When Is the Right Time To Get Hiatus Hernia Surgery Done?
When diagnosed with hernia, your healthcare provider decides whether you need to undergo surgery or not. In general, all hernias need to be surgically repaired to relieve the present and future symptoms and avoid serious complications. Don’t get panicked or worried. Sometimes, the surgery can be delayed if a hernia does not pose any serious health threat. There are instances when surgery involves a lot of risks and complications, especially if you’re being treated for cancer or any other serious health condition.
The Cancer Care Specialities Department at Al Zahra Hospital is specialized in conducting hiatus hernia surgery in Dubai and all of UAE by using the latest technology and adopting the minimally invasive approach. Dr. Sadir Alrawi is the Director of Surgical & Oncology Services. He is an expert in hiatus surgery and uses minimally invasive approach to treat all his patients.
When is the right time to get the surgery done?
hiatus hernias are the most common issue in people aged 70 and 80 years. Many of the cases are treated with proper medication, but in complex cases, surgery is recommended. The absolute best time to get your hernia fixed for the very best results is the first time it’s detected. The surgery specialist at Cancer Care Specialities at Al Zahra ensures to decrease the chances of complications like chronic pain – or a recurrence of a hernia.
The more serious hiatus hernia known as paraesophageal hernias becomes larger with time and stomach rises farther into the chest. This gives rise to chest pain after eating. It also results in weight loss and bleeding. In such complex cases, surgery is required to be done soon as a hernia begins to cause discomfort.
If you’re required to undergo hernia surgery, the team at Cancer Care Specialities carry out the comprehensive diagnosis, informs you about the pros and cons and side effects (if any). Our team has years of experience in carrying out both minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive surgery. We make sure that the operation is done the right way in the first go with 100% success rate. Today, majority of people go with advanced minimally invasive surgery. The surgery is conducted after giving general anesthesia and you will be discharged in a day or two.
There is no way to prevent hernia, but good health habits can.
Following are the prevention tips:
- Quit smoking
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Avoid straining during bowel movements and urination
- Lifting objects with utmost pressure on knees and back
- Avoid lifting too heavy and bulky objects
Get yourself screened for hiatus hernia surgery in Dubai–based Cancer Care Specialities Department at Al Zahra Hospital. We use the latest technology and information management protocols to conduct diagnosis and treatments.
