Chronic acid reflux, heartburn, and other foregut disorders can significantly affect your quality of life. When medications and lifestyle changes are no longer effective, surgery may provide lasting relief. We specialize in minimally invasive and robotic foregut surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias, and other upper digestive tract conditions.
Our goal is to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan that helps you feel better and return to your daily activities with confidence.
Conditions We Treat
We provide expert evaluation and surgical treatment for a variety of foregut conditions, including:
When appropriate, we perform advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures to reduce discomfort, shorten recovery, and provide long-lasting symptom relief.
Why Choose Our Practice?
Our practice offers personalized, patient-centered care using the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques. We work closely with each patient to determine the most appropriate treatment and provide comprehensive support before, during, and after surgery to help achieve the best possible outcome.
Foregut & anti-reflux surgery, answered
Foregut surgery refers to procedures that treat conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, and upper digestive tract, including acid reflux, hiatal hernias, and swallowing disorders.
Surgery may be recommended if medications no longer control your symptoms, you have severe GERD, develop complications such as Barrett's esophagus, or prefer an alternative to lifelong medication.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a chronic condition in which stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort.
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest. It often contributes to acid reflux and may require surgical repair if symptoms are severe.
Yes. Most procedures are performed using laparoscopic or robotic techniques, resulting in smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery.
Many patients are able to reduce or eliminate their need for acid reflux medications following successful surgery, although results vary by individual.
Most patients return to normal daily activities within two to four weeks, depending on the procedure performed and their individual recovery.
Benefits may include long-term relief from heartburn and reflux, reduced dependence on medication, improved swallowing, and a better overall quality of life.
No. Many patients successfully manage GERD with medication and lifestyle changes. Surgery is typically recommended for patients with persistent symptoms, complications, or specific anatomical conditions.
The best way to determine if surgery is right for you is through a comprehensive consultation. Your surgeon will review your symptoms, medical history, and any necessary diagnostic testing to recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.
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