Anti-Reflux Surgery

Do you have Acid Reflux (GERD) and are thinking about having surgery? That is called an Anti-Reflux surgery. In this video, I discuss the different types of Anti-Reflux surgeries and their potential complications.

Medications are the first line therapy for Acid Reflux (GERD). However, some patients do not respond well to medications, so at that point it is time to consider surgery.

What is Anti-Reflux surgery? The standard surgery is called a Nissen Fundoplication. In this video, I talk about what this surgery involves. There will be esophageal swelling after the surgery. How long should that last? This inflammation can lead to difficulty swallowing (Dysphagia). To avoid Dysphagia, a motility study may be preformed ahead of surgery, to make sure the esophagus is working properly.

Another complication of Anti-Reflux surgery is gas bloat. This is when gas cannot be released from your stomach as a burp, and worse, you may struggle to vomit when your body needs to during an illness.

What can be done if these complications occur? Typically, a dilation can be preformed, which will loosen the wrap.

Are there any other types of surgeries that can be preformed? Yes, there are and I discuss them in this video.

What are the complications of abdominal surgery? What are the general complications of any surgery?

Also, find out how long these surgeries typically last for and when they may need to be revised.

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