GERD and Hiatal Hernias

Columbia Surgical Specialists - General Surgery provides surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias when medical management is insufficient or patients prefer a surgical solution. Our surgeons perform hiatal hernia repairs with fundoplication procedures to restore the natural barrier between the stomach and esophagus, preventing acid reflux and its complications.

Our evaluation includes a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, response to medical therapy, and diagnostic studies including upper endoscopy, pH monitoring, and esophageal manometry. We work closely with gastroenterologists to ensure that surgical intervention is appropriate and that other conditions have been properly evaluated.

We perform both minimally invasive and open hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication procedures. Our surgeons will tailor complete or partial fundoplication based on your specific symptoms and workup. Minimally invasive techniques offer excellent outcomes with reduced pain, shorter hospital stay (some patients going home the day of surgery), and faster recovery compared to open surgery.