Hiatal hernia repair

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Hiatal hernia - X-ray

Hiatal hernia repair - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Hiatal hernia repair

Alternative Names:

Fundoplication, Anti-reflux surgery

Expectations after surgery:

Fundoplication is a safe, effective operation. Reflux is greatly reduced or eliminated in 95% of patients.

Convalescence:

Patients typically spend 1 to 3 days in hospital after laparoscopic surgery, or 2 to 6 days after open surgery. A tube will be placed into the stomach through the nose and throat (nasogastric tube) during surgery. Some surgeons like to leave the tube in for a few days, while others do not. Small, frequent feedings and avoidance of gas-producing foods are recommended. Most patients go back to work in 2-3 weeks for laparoscopic surgery, or 4-6 weeks after open surgery.

Review Date: 4/13/2004
Reviewed By: John A. Daller, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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