The standard surgical treatment for Gastoesophageal reflux (GERD) is called a fundoplication.
It is intended to strengthen the muscular barrier where the stomach and esophagus join called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
During the operation, the top of the stomach, called the fundus, is wrapped around the lower end of the esophagus and sewn into place. The stomach can be wrapped fully around the esophagus as in the Nissen Fundoplication, or partially wrapped as in the Hill Posterior Gastropexy.
Once complete, the muscular wall of the stomach creates additional pressure on the lower part of the esophagus and helps reduce the reflux of stomach acid.
If the patient has a hiatal hernia, which occurs in about 80% of patients requiring fundoplication, Dr. Bagnato will repair the hernia at the same time.
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