GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

GORD, also known as acid reflux disease, is a chronic condition where stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the food pipe (esophagus), causing a burning sensation in the chest known as heartburn. If left untreated, GORD can lead to serious complications such as ulcers, inflammation, or even pre-cancerous changes in the esophagus.

At SurgicalSol, under the expertise of Dr. Asif Iqbal, we offer advanced and long-lasting solutions for patients struggling with chronic reflux and acidity. As a specialist Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Dr. Asif focuses on diagnosing the root cause of reflux and providing the most effective, minimally invasive treatments.

Common Symptoms of GORD

Burning sensation in the chest (heartburn)
Sour or bitter taste in the mouth
Difficulty swallowing or feeling of food sticking
Regurgitation after meals
Persistent cough, throat irritation, or hoarseness

If you experience these symptoms more than twice a week, it’s likely more than simple acidity—it’s GORD.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Dr. Asif performs advanced endoscopy to look directly inside the food pipe and stomach. This allows accurate assessment of any damage caused by acid reflux and helps plan the right treatment for you. Endoscopy is quick, safe, and essential for precise diagnosis.

Treatment Options

For mild cases, lifestyle changes and medication may help. However, in chronic or severe GORD, Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery (Keyhole Surgery) offers a permanent solution. During this minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Asif repairs the weak valve (LES) that allows acid to escape, stopping reflux at its source.

Gastric sleeve surgery benefits

Sleeve gastrectomy offers numerous benefits and helps reduce the risk of serious weight-related health issues that can be life threatening and improve the quality of life significantly. These include:

Sleeve gastrectomy can lead to significant and sustainable weight loss.

Improves mental health

Reduced joint pain

It helps control type 2-diabetes by 60%.

Reduced medication dependance on such as SADI or gastric bypass if the patient wants to lose more weight.

It is performed as a standalone procedure, and also it offers the opportunity to do any other weight loss procedure later on such as SADI or gastric bypass if the patient wants to lose more weight.

It does not increase the risk of kidney stones in patients who are at high risk of developing kidney stones.

Lowers the risk of high blood pressure, cancer, and heart diseases.

Reduced risk of obesity related diseases.

It is a very quick and short procedure, and has a short anesthesia time. It helps the patients who are at high risk for surgery and cannot tolerate high anesthesia time.

Patients with very high BMI (i.e. 60, 70), are at high risk for anesthesia complications. Sleeve gastrectomy shortens the amount of anesthesia time required and gives these patients the opportunity to lose weight and get out of the danger zone.

Improves obesity related infertility

Sleeve gastrectomy improves metabolic health and can result in improved insulin resistance, blood sugar control, and lipid profiles.

Sleeve gastrectomy is a simple and straightforward surgical procedure without the need for rerouting or reconnecting the intestines.

Benefits of Bypass Surgery

SADI bypass surgery is a revolutionary weight management technique. It is intended to help people with extreme obesity attain long-lasting benefits. Undoubtedly, it is a more advanced variant of the conventional duodenal switch. It is efficient in terms of its numerous benefits. Patients experience these improvements at different intensities. Yet, some prominent advantages include;

➜ Significant weight loss

➜ Improved Type 2 Diabetes control

➜ Reduced risk of acid reflux compared to gastric bypass

➜ Improved satiety and appetite control

➜ Long-term maintenance of weight loss

➜ Better resolution of obesity-related conditions