Surgical Options for Treating GERD

Surgery is usually reserved for severe cases of GERD that haven't responded to other treatments. Antireflux surgery is a minimally invasive technique where a surgeon "reinforces" the LES area by wrapping the top part of the stomach around the lower part of the esophagus. Hiatal hernias (if present) are repaired during the procedure as well. The surgery has a 95% success rate for relieving GERD. About 5%–20% of patients experience side effects or complications from antireflux surgery.