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Surgery is very successful for reflux disease, but less than 10% of patients will need surgery. It is imperative to get a
complete workup prior to considering surgery.
Surgery for reflux is almost always done laparoscopically now. This means that three or four small incisions are made and a camera is used to see in the abdomen. Small instruments are used to manipulate the tissues in order to complete surgery.
Nissan FundoplicationThe most common surgery for reflux is the Nissan Fundoplication. Basically, the surgeon frees up the upper portion of the stomach, then uses it to wrap around the lower portion...
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Roux en y gastric bypassThe one weakness of the Nissan fundoplication is that it is less effective with heavier weight patients. If there is enough abdominal girth, the weight of the abdominal wall may create a ...
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EsophyxA very new procedure for reflux is just now being introduced. It is similar to the Nissan fundoplication, but is done without incisions. An upper endoscopy is performed and a device is...
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