Specialties
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia and diseases of the esophagus and stomach, including oncologic cases. When surgery is indicated, it is performed by minimally invasive approach whenever possible.
Surgery for reflux strengthens the barrier between the stomach and the esophagus and may include the repair of a hiatal hernia. Understand how fundoplication is performed and what recovery entails.
Read the articleSurgery may be indicated when reflux is confirmed and not adequately controlled with medical treatment, or when there are complications and anatomical changes that favor a surgical approach.
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