Surgical Procedures

GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease are in plenty around the country. It is known as heartburn and is very common. When the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) does not close up correctly, gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs and stomach bile and acid come back, or reflux, in the oesophagus which causes much irritation and heartburn. It is a chronic disease which once affected last life long. Most people soothe their heart burn with antacids. There are various kinds of natural and home remedies that can really help to soothe the problem to quite an extent. There are various over the counter medicines prescribed by doctors that help to bring much relief to patients that suffer from GERD.

Today many patients suffering from acute gastroesophageal reflux disease opt for surgery.  Patients go for GERD surgical procedures when they see that the medication and lifestyles changes are not bringing about much relief to their problem.  In some patients medical treatment and medicines cause many side effects. This also compels many patients to try GERD surgical procedures. One of the popular GERD surgical procedures includes Nissen fundoplication. This surgical procedure was founded by a German Surgeon Rudolf Nissen. Here the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the oesophagus in order to check reflux. Depending on the situation the operation is done either through a traditional open surgery or through laparoscopic method. Today more and more people prefer the laparoscopic method as there is not much incision in this method. About 95% of people have reported improvement in the reflux with these GERD surgical procedures. Another GERD surgical procedure is the Partial Fundoplication. Here the stomach is wrapped only partway around the oesophagus. Gastropexy is another GERD surgical procedure that many patients go for. Here the stomach is attached to the diaphragm. The stomach then cannot move in this case through the diaphragm opening in the chest. Another GERD surgical procedure that many doctors suggest is the use of Angelchik ring.http://www.biblehealth.com/acid-reflux/gerd-surgical-procedures-help-to-ease-the-problem.html