Nissen Fundoplication Cost In Ludhiana

Nissen fundoplication is the surgery which is being used for correcting the gasteoesophageal reflux disease, this surgery is also used for tightening the junction between the esophagus and stomach for preventing acid reflux.

If you are not getting relief from your acid reflux symptoms inspite of taking medicines or making change in your lifestyle even if the symptoms continue then your doctor will tell you to undergo Nissen fundoplication.

Many people will notice an improvement in their acid reflux symptoms after Nissen fundiplocation, relieving GERD will make you more comfortable and reduces the chances of getting Barett’s esophagus which also increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer.  Some of the benefit of Nissen fundoplication  are faster recovery, less pain and shorter hospital stay.

Before Nissen fundoplication the doctor will recommend you some tests for examining your stomach and esophagus. The tests are  GI x-rays, esophageal manometry, upper endoscopy and  Ph probe examination.

The entire procedure of Nissen fundoplication will take around two to three hours to complete.

During Nissen fundoplication the surgeon will make four to five small incisions in your abdomen and then inserts a laparoscope into your abdomen. The surgeon  inserts a laparoscope in the abdomen and the uses the camera images and small operating tools for wraping the upper part of stomach near the lower esophagus at last the incision is closed with stitches.

After the procedure you may have sore throat for few days, if you have undergone open nasogastric surgery then you will need a temporary nasogastric tube which clears the digestive juices of your stomach while you are healing.

Hospital stay of usually one to two days is needed after surgery, you will be able to resume your normal activity when you have passed gas or you had bowel movement.

Recovery after surgery will take around few days and the recovery depends on whether the surgeon used a laparoscopic or open approach, as well as if other medical problems exist. Many patients who have laparoscopic surgery can go home the next day.

The  main risk of Nissen fundoplication surgery is that symptom relief does not always last. Some patients need another surgery after two to three

You should contact your doctor if you notice some signs such as bleeding, excessive swelling, fever, vomiting, bleeding, excessive swelling, fever, flushed or hot skin at incision site and vomiting.