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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & Surgery | Dr. K Hemanth Kumar | Manipal Old Airport Road

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common lifestyle-related condition affecting people of all ages, especially the young population. Symptoms include regurgitation, acidity, bloating, and occasionally nocturnal cough. Dr. K Hemanth Kumar explains how GERD is diagnosed using endoscopy and 24-hour pH monitoring, which helps assess the severity and impact of reflux episodes. In this video, Dr. K Hemanth Kumar, Consultant, discusses dietary and lifestyle modifications, medical management with proton pump inhibitors, and advanced surgical options like Nissen 360° and 300° floppy fundoplication. He also explains how hiatal hernia repair is combined with surgery to prevent reflux and improve patient outcomes.