Am I the right candidate for hiatus hernia repair/laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication:
Hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of Hiatus Hernia and GERD. Myths and fear of surgery sometimes lead to delay in treatment and may give rise to complications that could have been avoided. This surgery is generally safe and if you are detected with a hiatus hernia, please visit your surgeon for the right advice.
Hiatus Hernia Surgery in Mumbai and GERD (Acid reflux) are more common than we generally think. Taking the decision to undergo surgery is usually difficult. Most of the times when patients come for a consultation with me, they want to know if they are the right candidate for surgery.
Surgery is advised in the following cases:
- In patients with para-esophageal hernia surgery is routinely recommended. If surgery is not performed early, there can be complications like bleeding, ulceration and perforation.
- If the patient continues to have acid reflux despite being on antacid and anti-reflux medications for more than 3 months, surgery is warranted.
- Inability to withdraw antacid medications is also an indication for surgery.
- Complications of chronic acid reflux such as Barrette’s esophagus are an indication for surgery
- Other complications like hoarseness of voice, cough, asthma like symptoms due to chronic reflux.
- Patient preference- If the patient does not want to be on long term medical therapy or has financial considerations, we may consider surgery as a one-time solution.
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a Bariatric Surgeon in Mumbai and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon.
Affiliations: Global Hospital, Parel; Apollo Hospitals, CBD Belapur, Tardeo and Chembur; Currae Hospital, Thane; Suchak hospital, Malad and Namaha Hospital, Kandivali; Belle Vue Hospital, Andheri West for Bariatric Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Gallbladder Surgery etc.
Mobile: +91 9819566618
Email: draparnagovil@gmail.com
Website: www.bestbariatricsurgeon.org , www.aparnagovilbhasker.com
