Anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery
Acid reflux and hiatal hernia in Ciudad Juárez
A definitive solution for heartburn that does not improve with medication
If heartburn controls your life despite medication, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery solves the cause of the problem, not just the symptom.
Common symptoms of reflux and hiatal hernia
- Heartburn or burning behind the chest, especially after eating or when lying down
- Regurgitation of acid or food into the throat
- Night cough, hoarseness, or frequent throat clearing
- Chest pain or pressure once the heart has been ruled out
- Needing reflux medication every day
- Difficulty or pain when swallowing food
What is anti-reflux surgery like?
Laparoscopic, through small incisions (fundoplication):
- The stomach is returned to its position and the diaphragm is closed
- An anti-reflux valve is created with the stomach itself
- Most patients stop their medication within weeks
Treats the cause
Repairs the hiatal hernia and restores the anti-reflux barrier
Goodbye medication
The vast majority stop antacids after surgery
Minimal invasion
Laparoscopy with small incisions and less pain
Better rest
Sleep without heartburn, cough, or nighttime regurgitation
Frequently asked questions
When is reflux surgery recommended?
When symptoms persist despite medication, when you do not want to depend on it for life, or when there is a large hiatal hernia or complications such as esophagitis. The decision is made after a complete evaluation with studies.
What studies do I need beforehand?
Generally an endoscopy and, depending on the case, studies such as pH monitoring, esophageal manometry, or an upper GI series. In consultation we review which studies you already have and which are missing.
Will I be able to eat normally after surgery?
During the first weeks you follow a soft transition diet and then gradually return to normal eating. The vast majority of patients eat everything in the medium term.
Is this surgery different from other hernia repairs?
Yes. Although a hiatal hernia is also a hernia, it is operated at the diaphragm between the chest and abdomen and requires a specific anti-reflux technique. That is why it is evaluated and planned differently from abdominal wall hernias.
Tired of living with heartburn and daily medication?
Book an evaluation to find out if your reflux has a definitive surgical solution.