Specialized Acid Reflux Surgical Procedures
There is no universal method of managing acid reflux. Dr. Chaudhry, Houston’s reputable anti-reflux surgeon, will select a personalized treatment plan to improve your digestive health.
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
To tighten the weak esophageal sphincter (LES), the surgeon wraps the fundus, the top part of the stomach, around the lower end of the esophagus. This produces a completely functional valve that allows food to enter the stomach normally while blocking the flow of acid back.
Patients benefit from a shorter hospital stay (generally less than 24 hours), less scarring (usually only 4–5 minor incisions), and less post-operative pain.
Paraesophageal and Hiatal Hernia Repair
Hiatal hernia is often the most common cause of chronic GERD in many patients. This occurs when the diaphragm becomes weak, allowing part of the stomach to slide up into the chest cavity and disabling the natural anti-reflux barrier.
Medications alone cannot fix this issue because the problem is anatomical. We offer GERD treatment surgery in Houston, TX, to address the issue. Dr. Chaudhry skillfully repairs simple hiatal hernias and complicated paraesophageal hernias.
Throughout the process, he tightens the diaphragm’s opening and gently repositions the stomach in the abdomen. In some situations, the surgeon additionally does a fundoplication concurrently to produce a two-layered treatment that stops reflux from happening again.
