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What is Gastroesophageal Reflux?<\/h2>\n

GERD, also known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease or, more commonly, acid reflux, is a digestive disorder that affects the muscular ring connecting the esophagus to the stomach, also known as the lower esophageal sphincter. Normally, the sphincter prevents food from creeping up into the esophagus from the stomach.<\/p>\n

A patient diagnosed with GERD, presents with a weakened sphincter muscle, which fails to close tightly, thereby allowing, food and stomach acids to flow back into the esophagus (reflux).\u00a0 The esophageal lining can become inflamed or irritated due to these acids, causing the burning chest pain, sour taste, or cough that patients suffer from.<\/p>\n

How is Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux treated?<\/h2>\n

Some patients do not respond well to medications or lifestyle changes while others are not comfortable following an on-going medication regimen. These patients are candidates for a surgical procedure to correct their GERD symptoms. The most common surgical procedure for GERD is called a Nissen fundoplication, which involves the repair of a hiatal hernia, if present, and wrapping the top part of the stomach around the end of the esophagus. This recreates a one way valve prohibiting stomach acid from entering the esophagus, and can be done using a minimally invasive technique with several small incisions (laparoscopic surgery). By performing the surgery laparoscopically, the benefits include less pain, a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, smaller scars, and a reduced risk of infections and hernias. Our surgeons also perform the minimally invasive LINX procedure (add link here to section) and partial fundoplication. Consult with one of our surgeons to find out what procedure fits your needs best. <\/span><\/p>\n

When is GERD or Acid Reflux Surgery necessary?<\/h2>\n

Those with severe, chronic esophageal acid reflux may need surgery to correct the problem if other medical treatments are not relieving their symptoms. When left untreated, chronic gastroesophageal reflux can cause further complications including esophagitis, esophageal ulcers, bleeding, scarring of the esophagus, Barrett’s esophagus, and potentially cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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