Dr. Bhowmik's approach to GERD: Why laparoscopic surgery is the preferred option

KOLKATA, India - Oct. 16, 2024 - PRLog -- GERD is a common condition affecting millions of people, causing deliberating symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, nausea, difficulty swallowing, persistent vomitting and loss of appetite. "While medications and lifestyle changes are the most common forms of treatment; however, this does not work for all, especially if someone has alarming signs," says Dr. Bhowmik.

He stated that for those patients, GERD laparoscopic surgery proves to be a game-changer. It not only provides benefits as compared to traditional procedures but is also gaining popularity due to the growing demand among both patients and surgeons.

This surgery has emerged as the standard surgical approach and provided a permanent solution to a lot of his patients who wanted to get relief from reflux.

Dr. Bhowmik says, "The procedure creates an anti-reflux barrier by wrapping the upper part of the stomach to the lower part of the esophagus. This strengthens the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and prevents the stomach's acidic content from coming up into the esophagus."

Benefits of GERD laparoscopic surgery

The following are the reasons why Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik advocates for GERD laparoscopic surgery.

Less invasive: This is actually the common reason behind opting for laparoscopic surgery. It involves making small incisions, usually less than one centimetre. Hence, the potential aftereffects like blood loss, pain, scars and tissue damage are minimal.
Reduced need for medicines: As GERD laparoscopic surgery offers long-lasting relief, patients are not required to depend on reflux-suppression medicines.
High success rate: Whoever has undergone a laparoscopic procedure for GERD under Dr. Bhowmik's care reported a positive outcome with a success rate of more than 90% for ten years after the surgery.
No complications: Laparoscopic surgical intervention to get relief for GERD has negligible or low complications following the procedure. Even if risks occur, post-procedure issues are extremely rare.

Final Words

Dr. Bhowmik's preference for GERD laparoscopic surgery is due to its effectiveness and safety. If you are constantly trying to get rid of acid reflux, the laparoscopic approach offers a promising solution to improve your quality of life significantly.

About Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik

Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik is a leading gastrointestinal and advanced laparoscopic surgeon in Kolkata. He has been performing complex procedures for GI operations for a long period of time. He is associated with some of the leading hospitals in Kolkata and is known for his expertise in laparoscopic techniques to enhance patient recovery outcomes.

To know more: https://www.clinicahealth.in/gerd/