laparoscopic fundoplication for heartburn by Dr Craig Taylor Sydney

This is how a laparoscopic fundoplication is performed to repair the antireflux valve in patients with heartburn. It was performed by Dr Craig Taylor in Sydney. This type of anti-reflux procedure (anterior fundoplication) provides excellent heartburn control whilst minimising the side effects that used to be common after the older Nissen fundoplication, especially gas bloating. This newer technique aims to restore the function of the valve between stomach and oesophagus in a more natural and anatomical way. Patients can expect to be free of their heartburn and reflux and stop taking antireflux medication- for many patients this can be quite life changing. As with all surgical procedures there are risks, and patients need to be aware of these. The procedure took approximately 1 hour under a general anaesthetic, and only requires an overnight stay in hospital. Patients can generally return to work within a few days, and may resume all normal physical activity including gym and lifting within a month. For more details visit http://drcraigtaylor.com.au or http://www.oclinic.com.au, or call us on Sydney (02) 8197 9595