What is Nissen fundoplication?
Nissen Fundoplication is a laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical procedure for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the main symptom of which is Acid reflux occurs when the acid from the stomach travels back into the oesophagus (food pipe). GERD usually occurs due to the weakening of the valve that connects the oesophagus to the stomach - the lower oesophageal sphincter.
In this surgery, the top part of the stomach is wrapped around the bottom end of the oesophagus. This method is called fundoplication. The surgery helps prevent acid reflux by strengthening the lower oesophageal sphincter.
Why Nissen fundoplication recommended?
This surgery is performed if you have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some of the symptoms of GERD are as follows
- Heartburn, which is a painful, burning sensation in the middle portion (centre) of the abdomen and chest
- Nausea
- Bad breath
- Vomiting
- Pain in the upper abdomen
- Respiratory problems
Who can and cannot get Nissen fundoplication?
- The doctor may not recommend this surgery if you:
- Cannot tolerate general anaesthesia, i.e., if you show any allergic reaction to it
- Have coagulopathy (a condition in which the blood clotting ability is impaired)
The relative contraindications (surgery can be performed, but caution is advised) related to this surgery involve:
- History of abdominal surgery
- Oesophageal motility disorder
- Severe obesity
What are the possible complications/risks of Nissen fundoplication?
This surgery has the following possible risks:
- Damage to other abdominal organs
- Gas bloats (feeling bloated)
- Difficulty in swallowing (long-term)
- Inability to control the acid reflux
- Wound infection
Suggestion from the Expert Doctor:
DR ACHAL AGRAWAL is a consultant Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Surgery surgeon at Greater Kailas Hospital, Indore. Dr. Achal Agrawal, during his undergraduate days during a premier medical college, was highly influenced to require up surgery as his specialization. He has experience of quite 10 years with quite 1000 successful surgeries.
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