Best doctor 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.
Best doctor or surgeon for hiatus hernia surgery/ Laparoscopic fundoplication has the following attributes:
- Adequate training in laparoscopic surgery- Hiatus hernia Surgery in Mumbai is an advanced laparoscopic procedure and hence it is important that your surgeon has received adequate training in thislaparoscopic surgery.
- Experience- While choosing your surgeon, do make a note of his/her experience in this surgery. Age alone may not be the right marker for judging the experience of a surgeon. It depends on the volume of work that a surgeon has performed.
- Patience- Best surgeons are usually most patient and empathetic. They will give you enough time, listen to you and explain everything in detail.
- Honesty- Best surgeons are usually honest. They will be upfront about the complication rate after any particular surgical procedure. It is important for the patient to be educated about all the pros and cons of the surgery.
- Fame: Fame alone may not exactly be the best marker for deciding the best surgeon. Best surgeons do tend to be famous, however many a times famous surgeons may not be the best of the lot.
- Internet ratings and reviews- Many patients look at internet ratings and reviews before deciding on a surgeon. However, this alone must not be a deciding factor. One must look at the holistic picture and not just google ratings.
At the end of the day, a best surgeon is one with whom you feel the most comfortable and safe. If your gut tells you to get operated with a particular surgeon, you must go ahead. Gut feelings are usually right!
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
