What Is Hiatal Hernia Surgery? A Guide for Patients
Short answer: It corrects the hiatal hernia and the associated reflux by repositioning the stomach and reinforcing its junction with the esophagus. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.
It corrects the hiatal hernia and the associated reflux by repositioning the stomach and reinforcing its junction with the esophagus.
How is it done?
Laparoscopic fundoplication: the hiatus is repaired and the top of the stomach is wrapped around the esophagus.
When is it recommended?
Reflux that is not controlled with medication, or a large or symptomatic hiatal hernia. The surgeon decides.
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