Dr Ashish Kumar Bansal is an experienced gastrointestinal surgeon in Lucknow specializing in advanced treatment for hiatal hernia and severe acid reflux disease. Hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, often causing symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing. With over 15 years of surgical experience and more than 5000 successful surgeries, Dr Bansal performs advanced laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery designed to relieve symptoms and restore normal digestive function.
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. The diaphragm normally separates the chest and abdominal cavities and contains an opening called the hiatus through which the esophagus passes.
When this opening becomes enlarged or weakened, a portion of the stomach may move upward, resulting in a hiatal hernia. Many patients experience symptoms such as acid reflux, heartburn and chest discomfort.
Hiatal hernia surgery is often recommended when medications and lifestyle changes fail to control symptoms.
Hiatal hernia is commonly associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In GERD, stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus causing heartburn and irritation of the esophageal lining.
Surgical treatment may be required when reflux symptoms become severe or resistant to medications.
Surgical treatment aims to reposition the stomach into the abdomen and repair the enlarged opening in the diaphragm. This helps restore normal anatomy and prevents acid reflux.
In many cases surgeons perform a procedure called fundoplication, where the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophagus to strengthen the valve that prevents acid reflux.
Most hiatal hernia surgeries today are performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.
Patients undergoing laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair often recover quickly and can return to normal activities within a few weeks. Dietary adjustments and follow-up care are important during the recovery period.
Dr Bansal also performs procedures including gastrointestinal surgery, hernia surgery and liver surgery.
Laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery is considered safe and effective when performed by experienced surgeons.
Mild cases may be managed with medication and lifestyle changes, but severe cases may require surgical repair.
Most patients return to normal activities within a few weeks after laparoscopic surgery.
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