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Keyhole surgery to give relief from severe acid reflux symptoms
Acid reflux is a condition where acid from your stomach travels up into your oesophagus. It can cause 'heartburn' or acid in the back of the mouth. This can happen if the valve between your stomach and your oesophagus doesn't work properly.
Surgery can help to relieve these symptoms. Surgery is usually only recommended if medication isn't improving your symptoms or if you'd prefer not to take medication long-term.
This procedure is usually carried out under a general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will make several small cuts on your abdomen, and will then insert a thin telescope inside your abdomen, along with surgical instruments to carry out the operation.
They will stitch your diaphragm to reduce the size of the hole your oesophagus passes through and they will then wrap and stitch the top part of your stomach around your lower oesophagus.
They may wrap your stomach part-way round or all the way around your oesophagus.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you. Your consultant will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking for beforehand.
You'll be cared for in hospital following your operation. You'll need to take some time off work but your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine.
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