Surgery for GERD is referred to as “anti-reflux surgery” and typically involves a procedure called a fundoplication, during which the lower esophageal sphincter is reinforced by wrapping a portion of the stomach around the bottom of the esophagus. The most common type of fundoplication is the Lap Nissen procedure, and it’s what we’ll be giving you the break-down on today.
Read MoreAcid reflux surgeries are the most effective way to treat your acid reflux and GERD long-term, and with modern technology the process of undergoing anti-reflux surgery is fairly simple. The biggest challenge patients face when they undergo GERD surgery: a liquid diet. Here is how the liquid diet recovery goes, as well as some tips to make sure you get through it safely.
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