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Laparoscopic fundoplication for hiatus hernia and GERD

Laparoscopic fundoplication for hiatus hernia and GERD

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Laparoscopic fundoplication for hiatus hernia and GERD

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  1. Laparoscopic fundoplication for hiatus hernia and GERD

  2. Dr. AparnaGovilBhasker is a Hiatus Hernia Surgeon In Mumbai. She is one of the first surgeons in India to be accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence (COE) surgeon in 2011. There are many patients who suffer from acid reflux and hiatus hernia and continue to be on medications for years without realizing that they can get cured with the help of a surgery. Signs and symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia Patients suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia experience heartburn and acidity on a regular basis. This tends to increase on lying down or bending down. In severe cases there may be regurgitation of food material through the mouth or nose. Some patients also experience asthma like symptoms due to regurgitation into the wind pipe.

  3. What are the problems that can happen due to acid reflux in the long term? Continuous exposure to stomach acid can change the internal lining of the lower end of the food pipe and lead to Barrette’s esophagus. These changes can be pre-cancerous and may lead to cancer in some patients. It can also lead to ulcer formation and some times these ulcers may lead to bleeding or stricture formation. Dr. AparnaGovilBhasker is the best surgeon who provides Hiatus Hernia Surgery in Mumbai. Get an appointment to know about hiatus hernia repair cost in Mumbai. Can this be treated medically? Medical treatment is the first line of treatment and patients are first treated with antacids alongwith lifestyle and diet modification. What tests are needed to diagnose this condition? Apart from routine tests, an upper GI endoscopy, a barium x ray and a 24 hour pH manometry are important tests that help in the diagnosis. When is surgery recommended? Surgery in the form of laparoscopic Nissen’sfundoplication is recommended when a patient has been on long term medical treatment and still continues to have symptoms. Surgery is also indicated when symptoms tend to recur on stopping medical treatment. Surgery is also indicated if there is ulcer or stricture formation or if there is Barrette’s esophagus.

  4. How is the surgery performed? Nissen’sfundoplication is usually performed through laparoscopic technique. This entails 4 to 5 tiny puncture marks on the abdomen and the surgeon then uses special instruments and a camera to perform the surgery by looking at an external monitor. Laparoscopy has many advantages. It leads to less pain, early mobilization, faster recovery and early return to normal activities. Laparoscopy also provides much better vision to the surgeon. Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair surgery cost The hiatus hernia surgery cost depends on many factors. Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair surgery cost varies depending on the type of hospital, type of room and duration of hospital stay. Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery for GERD cost also depends on the duration of surgery. The cost of fundoplication surgery for GERD is usually covered by insurance in India and can be done by the cashless method too. For further details you are requested to contact the team.

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