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What are the two forms of gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
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Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic fundoplication,
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What is Grade I reflux esophagitis of the gastroesophageal junction?
I am suffering from Grade I reflux esophagitis since two months. Is it permanently curable?
Is heartburn or acid reflux the technical name?
Heartburn and acid reflux can feel similar, but in reality, they are not the same thing. So first and foremost, there would be two technical names. For heartburn, the medical term is pyrosis. For acid reflux, the term is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What are the available surgical procedure in the Philippines for heartburn sufferers?
Majority of people do not need surgery for heartburn, which can be controlled with medications. Surgery is only indicated if trial with medication has failed or in cases of severe reflux it is interfering with normal work and life. Two options are available for anti reflux surgery, open surgery or Laparoscopic anti reflux surgery and both should be available in Good hospitals in Philippines
Significant Improvement in Quality of Life for Gastric Bypass Surgery Weight Loss Patients ?
Patients that have undergone gastric bypass surgery weight loss report significant improvement in quality of life. Most patients have maintained their weight loss results two years post surgery. Reports of 65 to 80% of excess body weight are not uncommon for gastric bypass surgery patients. Hyperlipidemia, a disorder associated with high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides, is corrected in a majority of surgery patients. Many patients testify to a reduction in blood pressure, less swelling of the legs, improvement in snoring and relief of low back and joint pain. Diabetes, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are reportedly cured.
Does vesicoureteral reflux damage the kidneys?
Vesicoureteral reflux causes damage to the kidneys in two ways:
Is it normal to have heartburn after surgery with general anesthesia Its been 4days since Ive had a LAVH and it feels like acid reflux and it is increasing.?
I just had shoulder surgery one week ago today. Several days ago the acid reflux started. I have NEVER had acid reflux in my life, so I have to assume it is from the surgery/anesthesia/meds. After 4 days I stopped taking pain meds (narcotics) except a little bit of Ibuprofen (600mg) at night to sleep. The last two nights the acid reflux is much worse. I have been sleeping in a sitting position/laying/sitting on the couch. I don't have an answer for you about what causes it or how long it will last, I just wanted to tell you that I have it too so maybe it is normal. Good luck.
What was the first hospital-to-hospital teleroboticassisted surgery?
On February 28, 2003, the first hospital-to-hospital teleroboticassisted surgery took place in Ontario, Canada, over a distance of 250 mi (400 km). Two surgeons worked together to perform a Nissen fundoplication (surgery to treat chronic acid reflux).
What type of surgery is performed to remove a twisted pedonculated fibroid?
The surgery depends on the woman's age, the type of symptoms she is experiencing, and whether she plans to have children in the future. ther are two forms of surgery-myomectomy and hysterectomy
What are the types of bariatric surgery?
There are many different types of bariatric surgies. In fact new forms of surgery are being found everyday. You can go tot he website www.lapband.obeseinfo.com/Bariatric-Surgery-Chart.htm to find a comparision of all these surgeries.
What surgery subheading has only two codes?
intersex surgery
How should I treat frequent acid reflux symptoms?
Over-the-counter you can buy Prevacid for your acid reflux. Cabbage juice and apple cider vinegar are two non-medicinal methods to treat the symptoms.
What happens if you smoke weed two days before surgery?
You will be high two days before surgery.
