At SurgicalSol, anti-reflux surgery is performed by Dr. Asif Iqbal to provide a permanent solution for patients suffering from chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), severe heartburn, and hiatal hernias. This procedure addresses the root cause of reflux by repairing the hiatal hernia—where the stomach pushes into the chest—and then reinforcing the weakened valve (lower esophageal sphincter) at the top of the stomach. This creates a new, effective barrier that prevents stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
The surgery is typically performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Iqbal makes several small incisions to access the area, carefully pulls the stomach back into its correct abdominal position, and then wraps the top part of the stomach around the esophagus to create a new, functional valve. This “wrap” significantly strengthens the anti-reflux barrier.
For patients whose quality of life is diminished by persistent symptoms despite medication, this surgery offers a transformative outcome. It eliminates the dependency on long-term acid-reducing medications and protects against the serious complications of chronic reflux, such as Barrett’s esophagus. Under the expert care of Dr. Asif Iqbal at SurgicalSol, patients can enjoy meals again without the pain and discomfort of relentless heartburn.
