Surgery overview: Hiatus hernia is more common that it is thought of. It is a type of internal hernia, where the upper portion of the stomach bulges or herniates upwards into the chest through an enlarged opening in the diaphragm. Diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. Weak

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Recovery after hiatus hernia surgery/ Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication: Hiatus hernia surgery in Mumbai or Nissen’s fundoplication can be done either as “open surgery” or through “laparoscopy”. Laparoscopic technique is the method of choice of the majority of the surgeons. Laparoscopy is performed through 4 to 5 key-holes on the abdomen which are from 0.5 to

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Risks of hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication: What is the complication rate after hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication? Hiatus Hernia Surgery in Mumbai/Laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication is relatively safe. However, like every other surgery, it carries a small risk of complications that are listed below: Bleeding- This a rare complication that can

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Frequently asked questions: Can a hiatus hernia be treated without a surgery?   The word “surgery” induces fear among patients. This is the most common question that people ask me when they come for a consult for hiatus hernia or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). The first line of treatment for hiatus hernia and GERD is

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Do’s and Don’ts after hiatus hernia surgery: Do’s To get out of bed within 4 to 6 hours after laparoscopic surgery for hiatus hernia. Of course it has to be done under medical supervision of your doctor and hospital staff. Early mobilization helps to reduce the risk of blood clots (venous thrombo-embolism) Oral liquids are

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