Nissen Fundoplication Surgery is one of the most invasive, but effective surgeries to treat persistent and severe acid reflux. During the procedure, the physician wraps the upper part of the upper part of the stomach completely around the esophagus to form a collar-like structure. The procedure requires a six- to 10-day hospital stay.
Every month, Dr. Eisner answers your questions about acid reflux. Email Dr. Eisner at feedback@acidrefluxconnection with your question. I have been suffering from GERD for years. Should I be considering surgery? Patients that usually do best with surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are those that are…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered I had Nissen Fundoplication surgery 20… The problem is that there's just no way to know what was used for clips.…
Jan Gambino, Health Guide, commented on Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen… Hello, If you are in severe pain or you have having worrisome…
Jan Gambino, Health Guide, commented on Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions:… Hello, You are doing the right thing by checking in with the…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered Which Acid Reflux Surgery is Better:… Unfortunately there is no right or wrong answer for this question. There…