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Fundoplication Surgery Baltimore

Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux Gerd Surgery Fundoplication

Surgery

The standard surgical treatment for GERD is fundoplication. The goal of this procedure is twofold:

To increase LES pressure and, therefore, prevent acid back-up (reflux).
To repair any present hiatal hernia.

There are two primary approaches:

Open Nissen fundoplication (the more invasive technique).
Laparoscopic fundoplication.

In general, the overall long-term benefits of these procedures are similar. Some studies report that more than 90% of patients are free of heartburn after the operation a...

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Expert & Community Posts

GERD Surgery

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...surgery. There are several surgical options. Nissen Fundoplication is the most common... Read more »

Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non... Read more »

GERD Surgery: Meet the Surgeon

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...across the country or the world. The reality is, the Nissen Fundoplication surgery is a common... Read more »

Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen Fundoplication

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...also indicate the need for surgical intervention.The Nissen Fundoplication is the most... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Should I Consider Surgery?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...repair of a hiatal hernia if one is present. The Nissen fundoplication involves mobilization and... Read more »

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