Nissen Fundoplication
Laparoscopic wrapping of the stomach around the esophagus — restores the anti-reflux barrier.
Upper GI
GERD — When Surgery Is Needed in Bradenton
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects 20% of Americans. When medications fail to control symptoms or a hiatal hernia is present, surgical repair may provide lasting relief.
Request an Appointment →Common Signs & Symptoms
- !Heartburn after meals
- !Regurgitation of food or acid
- !Chest pain or pressure
- !Chronic cough or hoarseness
- !Difficulty swallowing
- !Nighttime symptoms disrupting sleep
What Causes This?
- •Lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction
- •Hiatal hernia allowing stomach to slide into chest
- •Obesity increasing intraabdominal pressure
- •Delayed gastric emptying
Treatment Approaches
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Reduces the hernia and repairs the esophageal hiatus.
LINX Device
Magnetic ring augments the lower esophageal sphincter — less invasive than fundoplication.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should GERD be treated surgically?▾
When medications don't control symptoms, when a large hiatal hernia is present, or when patients prefer not to take lifelong acid medication.
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