Oesophageal Surgery
About Dr. Ashish Kale
Dr. Ashish Rasik Kale is a renowned General Surgeon in Gurgaon and currently practices at W Pratiksha Hospital, Gurgaon. For the past 13 years, Dr. Ashish Rasik Kale has worked as a Top Surgeons and gained proficient skills and knowledge in the segments.
What is a Hiatal Hernia?
Occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm into the chest cavity via the esophageal hiatus.
Types:
Sliding hiatal hernia (most common)
Paraesophageal hernia (more serious, risk of strangulation)
Symptoms:
Heartburn or GERD
Regurgitation
Difficulty swallowing
Chest pain
Shortness of breath (in large hernias)
Surgical Treatment:
Indications:
Severe symptoms not controlled with medication
Risk of strangulation (especially in paraesophageal hernias)
Procedure:
Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
Hernia sac is reduced
Diaphragmatic opening is tightened
Often combined with fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery)
Recovery:
1–2 days in hospital
Full recovery in 2–4 weeks