How Long Does It Take To Eat After Hiatal Hernia Surgery?
Alternative Names Fundoplication; Anti-reflux surgery Expectations after surgery Hiatal hernia repair is a safe, effective operation. Reflux is greatly reduced or eliminated in 95% of patients. Convalescence Patients who have laparoscopic surgery typically spend 1 to 3 days in hospital. Those who have open surgery may spent 2 to 6 days in the hospital after the procedure. During surgery, a tube was placed into the stomach through the nose and throat (nasogastric tube). Some…
