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Nissen Fundoplication Recovery

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

Dr. Eisner on Achalasia and Acid Reflux (GERD)

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...excellent results, a short hospital stay, and a fast recovery time, the primary treatment is ... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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Health Guide

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights

New ResearchObesity and GERD. Research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that the prevalence of GERD symptoms among obese patients... Read more »

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn: References

ReferencesDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005;100(1):190-200.Deviere J, Costamagna G, Neuhause H,... Read more »

Alzheimer's- Diagram of the Brain

...Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of the brain from which there is no recovery. The disease slowly attacks nerve cells in all parts of the cortex of the brain ... Read more »

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors

GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgery

...area (unlike endoscopy, which is viewed on a monitor). The mini-open approach may allow for quicker recovery while avoiding some of the complications of endoscopy, although few studies have... Read more »

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