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  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (Inflamation of lower esophagus as a result of acid reflux from stomach.)
  Treatment goals
 

Reduce reflux of acid fluid

  Treatment
 
Wrap stomach around the lower esophagus thereby creating a "valve like" effect which reduces acid reflux.
  Procedure
 

Fundoplication: Nissen (full wrap) Toupet (partial wrap)

  Length of hospital stay
 
36 hours
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - Bloat syndrome. Unable to belch and even vomit. COMPLICATIONS - Injury to esophagus, spleen, stomach which includes bleeding. Most of these complications corrected during the surgery.