Economical laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery in
India: plan it with Goa travel Package
India offers some of the Lowest Cost options for the treatment of
Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. Medical Treatment in
USA/Europe (only Medical Treatment) = Medical Treatment in India
(A tour to India + Medical Treatment + Savings With world-class
medical care, equipment and facilities) in the same cost.
Medical tourism can be generally defined as provision of 'cost
effective' personal health care in association with the tourism industry
for patients needing surgical healthcare and other forms of dedicated
treatment. Indian medical tourism combines the health and holiday
aspects together, to offer you a great saving for time and money. The
health and holiday package could include pre-arrangement for your
entire trip, all transfers, personal airport pick-up, hotel
accommodation, pre-doctor appointment, quotation for healthcare
treatment, optional sightseeing city/island tours and night
entertainment attraction. For bookings, all you really need is an air
ticket. In India, surgeons 99% cases of laparoscopic anti-reflux
surgery are a success.
Anti-reflux surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to
acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not work
normally and there is gastro-esophageal reflux. If you suffer from
"heartburn" your surgeon may have recommended Laparoscopic
anti-reflux surgery to treat this condition, technically referred to as
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although "heartburn" is
often used to describe a variety of digestive problems, in medical
terms, it is actually a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In
this condition, stomach acids reflux or "back up" from the stomach
into the esophagus. Heartburn is described as a harsh, burning
sensation in the area in between your ribs or just below your neck.
The feeling may radiate through the chest and into the throat and
neck. Many adults in the India experience this uncomfortable,
burning sensation at least once a month. Other symptoms may also
include vomiting, difficulty swallowing and chronic coughing or
wheezing.

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD):
As the term implies, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is reflux of the
stomach contents into the lower part of the gullet. When you eat, food
travels from your mouth to your stomach through a tube called the
esophagus. At the lower end of the esophagus is a small ring of
muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES acts
like a one-way valve, allowing food to pass through into the stomach.
Normally, the LES closes immediately after swallowing to prevent
back-up of stomach juices, which have a high acid content, into the
esophagus. GERD occurs when the LES does not function properly
allowing acid to flow back and burn the lower esophagus. This
irritates and inflames the esophagus, causing heartburn and
eventually may damage the esophagus.
Cause of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease:
In India and rest of the world some people are born with a naturally
weak sphincter (LES). For others, however, fatty and spicy foods,
certain types of medication, tight clothing, smoking, drinking alcohol,
vigorous exercise or changes in body position (bending over or lying
down) may cause the LES to relax, causing reflux. A hiatal hernia (a
common term for GERD) may be present in many patients who suffer
from GERD, but may not cause symptoms of heartburn.
Treatment available for gastro-oesophageal reflux:
Generally GERD is treated in three different ways:
1. Lifestyle changes: The most important lifestyle change to improve
the symptoms of reflux is losing weight. If you are overweight,
there is often a critical weight. Below this the symptoms of reflux
will improve dramatically, above it, reflux will be prominent.
Reducing smoking and alcohol consumption will also be helpful.
Changing eating habits will also improve symptoms. It is important
to have regular meals and to have the last meal several hours
before going to bed.
2. Medical treatment: If symptoms persist after these life style
changes then medical treatment is another option.
2.1 Drug therapy: Drug therapy is usually very successful at
improving the symptom of heartburn. Antacids neutralise the
stomach acidity and will relieve relatively mild symptoms. If
these fail then stronger prescription drugs may be
necessary. These are known as proton pump inhibitors.

Antacids neutralize stomach acids and over-the-counter
medications reduce the amount of stomach acid produced.
Both may be effective in relieving symptoms. Prescription
drugs may be more effective in healing irritation of the
esophagus and relieving symptoms. This therapy needs to
be discussed with your surgeon.
2.2 Esophageal Dilation: If you have a narrowing in your
esophagus or start to have trouble swallowing, your
physician may recommend you have one or several
dilatation procedures to enlarge your esophagus. Usually
this procedure is performed after you have intravenous
medication to keep you free of pain and comfortable.
Flexible rubber tubes (bougies) of increasingly larger sizes
are placed into your esophagus to make it wider.
3. Surgery: If you do not respond well to life style changes or
medical treatment, require dilation procedures or need medication
continually to control symptoms, or have to live with your
condition, you may be asked to consider undergoing a surgical
procedure. In the past, a large abdominal incision was made and
resulted in significant pain after surgery. The hospital stay was
7-10 days and recovery at home was six weeks or more. With
recent advances, the technique has been modified using a
laparoscopic (advanced minimally invasive) approach that
avoids the need for a large abdominal incision in India. Pain is
significantly less. The length of in-hospital stay averages 2 days
and return to work can occur within 2 weeks. Your physician may
recommend laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, also known as,
laparoscopic nissen fundoplication.
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (Nissen Fundoplication) Surgery:
In laparoscopic surgery, we use small incisions, ¼ - ½" long to enter
the abdomen through cannulae. These are small tube like
instruments. Through these tubes, the laparoscope, which is
connected to a tiny video camera, is inserted. This gives the surgeon
a magnified view of the inside of the abdominal cavity. The entire
operation is performed inside, after the abdomen has been expanded
by pumping gas into it. In anti-reflux surgery, the top part of the
stomach is mobilised using special instruments. This part of the
stomach is then passed around the lower part of the gullet and the
stomach is sutured onto itself to form a very loose wrap of stomach

enclosing the lower part of the gullet. This acts as a valve which
prevents the acid contents of the stomach refluxing back into the
gullet. This operations is called "laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication".
The advantages of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery:
Surgeons in India are very determined to give patients satisfaction.
Reduced post operative pain. Following laparoscopic anti-reflux
surgery you should feel abdominal discomfort for 1-2 days and
minimal pain thereafter, shorter hospital stay. Your hospital stay
should only involve 1-2 nights, a faster return to work. Those with
sedentary jobs should be able to resume work within 1-2 weeks and
for heavy manual work, within 3-4 weeks, improved cosmetic result,
Minimal scarring is present.
After surgery: After laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery surgeons
gives certain precautions to patients in India. Patients are encourage
to engage in light activity while at home after surgery. Post operation
pain is generally mind although some patients may require
prescription pain medication. Anti-reflex meditation is usually not
required after surgery. Some surgeons modify patients diet after
surgery beginning with liquids following by gradual advance to solid
foods. You will probably be able to get back to your activities within a
short amount of time. There activities include showering, driving,
walking up stairs, lifting, working.
India is fast growing reputation in medical tourism. Medical health
centers of Mumbai, Goa and Hyderabad offers well experienced
surgeons for laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery in India. A patient
can travel India once in the same cost with the excellence health care
treatment in India. So this is the best alternative available particularly
for foreigners to travel India with complete medical treatment. India is
not only cheaper but the waiting time is almost nil. This is due to the
outburst of the private sector which comprises of hospitals and clinics
with the latest technology and best practitioners. For more
information about laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery in India, please
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