Is Nissen Fundoplication Surgery Safe To Have For Hernia Repair?

Posted on Sun, 20 Nov 2016

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Sun, 20 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : my doctor, a surgeon, states that I need to have a hiatal. .. hernia repair with nissen fundoplication. I am nervous to proceed - should I be?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If it is symptomatic, you should go for Surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Now a days,Fundoplication is done by Laparoscopic method.You can proceed with surgery.
Complications are minimal.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar