- male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been diagnosed with GERD grade 3 reflux and I'm wondering if surgery is an option for me. I'm really concerned about post-op complications is there a way to avoid them or are there alternatives I should consider?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
If your symptoms did not improve with lifestyle changes or drug therapy, you may be a candidate for surgery. Some patients prefer a surgical approach as an alternative to a lifetime of taking medications. The goal of surgery for reflux disease is to strengthen the anti-reflux barrier.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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