Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common chronic disease that occurs worldwide. It is a condition which affects mostly the urban population. At Chennai Gastro Care, we enlighten the patients regarding the disease and treatment to enhance the level of preparedness. GERD surgery in Chennai is supported with extensive care at our clinic. With the help of the best GERD specialist in Chennai DR. Deepak, we assure the patients above par medical services.
Heartburn is a common symptom for GERD. Patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease will experience a burning sensation in the upper abdomen causing discomfort. The other associated symptoms of GERD are dysphagia and fluid regurgitation. Atypical symptoms are sore throat, wheezing, hoarseness, coughing and asthma. LES or lower esophageal sphincter malfunction leads to GERD. The LES muscle acts as a valve encompassing itself at the junction of the stomach and the oesophagus. When food is swallowed it passes through the oesophagus into the stomach during which process, the valve opens. It then closes to prevent the contents from the stomach to reflux back into the oesophagus. Dysfunction of the LES leads to back-flow of gastric contents resulting in GERD. Laparoscopic antireflux procedure or laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is conducted to manage GERD.
Surgical indications: Indications for the surgery include complications of GERD such as Barrett’s oesophagus, extraesophageal manifestations like aspiration and asthma and recurrent complications of a previous antireflux procedure. A thorough preoperative evaluation of the patient’s medical history and physical examination are done. Several tests are conducted to ensure evidence of GERD. Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, upper gastrointestinal series, 24-hr oesophageal pH assessment, Bernstein acid test, gastric emptying and oesophageal manometry are also conducted.
Technique
We conduct regular check-ups 1 to 4 weeks after the operation. Patients are requested to follow the doctor’s schedule as prescribed to ensure optimum surgical and medical care.
Very practical approach to my dads gallbladder stone problem .. Surgery was explained well by diagrams and he performed the surgery by key holes which made it pain free for my dad . I had consulted many in the last 1 month including
The doctor was helpful. He worked with me to select the best option for treatment and helped finalize treatment. He ensured that my appointment went ahead as planned and followed up rigorously post op too. Scar was a bit larger
The doctor was helpful. He worked with me to select the best option for treatment and helped finalize treatment. He ensured that my appointment went ahead as planned and followed up rigorously post op too. Scar was a bit larger