Risks of hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication:
What is the complication rate after hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication?
Hiatus Hernia Surgery in Mumbai/Laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication is relatively safe. However, like every other surgery, it carries a small risk of complications that are listed below:
- Bleeding- This a rare complication that can happen during any surgery.
- Injury to the outer lining of lung- pleura- during mediastinal dissection of the food pipe.
- Some patients may experience varying degrees of abdominal bloating, diarrhoea, difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, belching and nausea.
- Anesthesia related complications
- Injuries to other organs during surgery
- Lung related complications- pneumonia, atelectasis
- Pancreatitis due to slippage of stones during surgery
- Wound infection
- Recurrence of hiatus hernia may rarely happen.
- Others
However, please note that the complication rate after a laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication is extremely low and the surgery is as safe as it can be. People sometimes get scared after looking at the long list of possible complications. As doctors, it is our job to inform you about even the rare possibilities of things going wrong. However, rest assured that you will be taken care of and it is always our endeavour to make the surgery as safe as possible for you.
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.
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
