Acid reflux and heartburn are prevalent problems. In the majority of cases, lifestyle modifications and changes in diet are all that are required to control symptoms. Reflux is generally caused by the stomach migrating into the chest, leaving all-natural mechanisms to prevent acid reflux in the oesophagus ineffective.
When medications and lifestyle changes prove insufficient in controlling the symptoms, it's time to take a closer look and explore alternative options for effective intervention. Don't let the symptoms hold you back any longer—take charge of your health and seek the help you need. Keyhole Surgery to repair a hiatal hernia is usually a "keyhole" (laparoscopic) procedure that is generally well tolerated. The majority of the patients can go home the next day after surgery. Surgery aims to bring the stomach back down into the abdomen and then make the hole smaller to prevent the stomach from slipping again into the chest cavity.
This is usually supplemented by wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the oesophagus to recreate a valve and prevent stomach contents from refluxing up into the oesophagus.
Surgery is usually safe. Some of the complications are perforation of the oesophagus or stomach, bleeding or infection.
Hernias may also recur. Some of the side effects of this surgery can be some difficulty with swallowing and wind trapping in the abdomen, causing bloat. Still, most often, these symptoms are mild and improve with time.