Laparoscopic fundoplication (GERD, hiatus hernia) in Lahore

What it is

Laparoscopic fundoplication is surgery to control gastroesophageal reflux disease and repair a hiatus hernia, where part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm. It restores the natural valve between the food pipe and the stomach so acid stays where it belongs.

How the procedure works

The surgeon works through four or five small cuts in the abdomen using a camera and fine instruments. The top of the stomach is wrapped around the lower food pipe and stitched to strengthen the valve, and any hernia is pulled back down and closed.

Benefits

Lasting relief from heartburn and acid reflux
Small incisions with minimal scarring
Shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery

Who it is for

This surgery suits people with long-standing acid reflux that does not settle with medication, or those with a hiatus hernia large enough to cause symptoms. It also helps patients who do not want lifelong acid-suppressing tablets or who have developed inflammation of the food pipe.

Recovery

Most people go home within one to two days and return to light activity inside a week or two. Meals begin with soft and liquid foods and move back to normal over a few weeks as swallowing settles.

The experience with Dr. Shehryar Niazi in Lahore

Care begins with a consultation at Farooq Hospital, DHA, where Dr. Shehryar Niazi reviews your history, explains the options and answers your questions. Surgery and follow-up are handled by the same team, so you deal with familiar faces at every step.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact the clinic on +92 310 1612820.

Frequently asked questions

Is a hiatal hernia a serious surgery?

Laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair is a major operation, but the keyhole method makes it much safer and gentler than open surgery. Most patients recover well and go home within a couple of days when the procedure is done by an experienced surgeon.

What can I eat after hiatal hernia surgery?

For the first couple of weeks you stay on liquids and soft foods so the repair can heal and swallowing stays comfortable. You then move back to a normal diet slowly, chewing well and avoiding large or dry bites at first.

What is the recovery time for hiatal hernia surgery?

Most people are back to light daily activity within one to two weeks and fully recovered in about four to six weeks. Heavy lifting and hard exercise are usually avoided for the first few weeks while the internal repair settles.