When acid reflux symptoms or esophageal cancer do not respond to other forms of treatment, esophageal surgery may be necessary. At Surgical Associates of Marshall County, we offer esophageal surgery with experienced surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive laparoscopic methods that provide the most modern, safe and effective ways of treating conditions of the esophagus.
This condition results from the malfunctioning of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a muscular valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus. A weakened LES allows acid to enter the esophagus from the stomach, leading to symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn.
Those afflicted with this condition experience intestinal metaplasia, or a process by which the normal esophageal lining is replaced with tissue resembling the intestinal lining. Barrett’s esophagus carries no signs or symptoms of its own, but frequently accompanies GERD and can rarely lead to a dangerous form of esophageal cancer.
When cancerous growths occur in the lining of the esophagus, surgery may be necessary to remove them. Though esophageal cancer is rare in the United States, it usually affects the lower esophagus and is more common in men than women.
Conditions like achalasia interfere with the muscle contractions of the esophagus, making it difficult to swallow. Sufferers may also experience regurgitation, chest pain and weight loss.
The form of gastresophageal reflux surgery used will depend on the most effective treatment for your condition.
Gastresophageal reflux surgery and all procedures at Surgical Associates of Marshall County are performed with laparoscopic techniques when possible. This means the entire operation will be done with a specialized surgical scope that will minimize the risks of complication, reduce your recovery time and lessen post-operative pain.
To learn more about gastresophageal reflux surgery at Surgical Associates of Marshall County, please call 256-840-5547 (Albertville) or 256-571-8734 (Guntersville) or complete our online contact form.
