Implantica AG announces that the first RefluxStopTM procedures have been performed in another leading reflux center of excellence in the Puglia region in Italy ­ IRCCS Saverio De Bellis ­ the fourth center of excellence to start in Italy within a couple of months. Three RefluxStop procedures to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were successfully performed by Dr. Leonardo Vincenti, Director of the Department of Surgical Sciences at IRCCS Saverio De Bellis. In recognition of the availability of a new treatment option for acid reflux disease in the Puglia region, esteemed gastroenterologists from nearby centers and universities attended Dr. Vincenti's speech on the same day of surgery to learn more about the RefluxStop procedure.

Several local media representatives announced and commented about RefluxStop procedures on their respective media outlets leading to high interest from patients and many inquiries about the procedure.