{"id":17321,"date":"2021-02-17T11:16:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opa.org.uk\/sample-page\/anti-reflux-surgery-fundoplication\/"},"modified":"2021-03-18T16:35:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T16:35:45","slug":"anti-reflux-surgery-fundoplication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opa-old.voidappsdev.uk\/?page_id=17321","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Reflux Surgery: Fundoplication"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/opa-old.voidappsdev.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fundoplication.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"385\" style=\"float: right;\" \/>Anti-Reflux Surgery: Fundoplication<\/h1>\n<p>Fundoplication surgery involves wrapping the upper part of&nbsp; the stomach around the outside of the oesophagus at the&nbsp; lower esophageal sphincter (LOS) to help prevent reflux.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced symptoms of heartburn, reflux and bloating<\/li>\n<li>May heal damage to the oesophagus<\/li>\n<li>May end dependence on medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Limitations\/Risks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Inability to belch or vomit when needed<\/li>\n<li>Permanently alters the stomach anatomy<\/li>\n<li>Typically requires hospital stay of 1-3 days<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms may return over time<\/li>\n<li>Requires a modified diet for several weeks<\/li>\n<li>May limit activity for 2-3 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Risks related to surgery and anesthesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opa.org.uk\/edit\/files\/20191216_laparoscopic_booklet_dl_6pp.pdf\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anti-Reflux Surgery: Fundoplication Fundoplication surgery involves wrapping the upper part of&nbsp; the stomach around the outside of the oesophagus at the&nbsp; lower esophageal sphincter (LOS) to help prevent reflux. 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