{"id":2251,"date":"2025-09-16T13:05:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/?page_id=2251"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:41:17","slug":"hiatal-hernia-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/en\/treatments\/hiatal-hernia-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiatal Hernia Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-110959424\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/ebruayvazoglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mide-Fitigi-Ameliyati-1400x788.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Ankara\">                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-2027162325\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-2027162325 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-2027162325 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-2027162325 {\n    width: 60%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-110959424 {\n  padding-top: 400px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-110959424 {\n    padding-top: 40%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_87216105\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-1673415231\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Hiatal Hernia Surgery in Ankara, Turkey          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n       <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_87216105 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  background-color: #aa2665;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1164103847\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-981755723\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-588964698\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Hiatal hernia surgery is used to treat reflux and other complaints that occur when stomach tissue slides through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Surgical intervention is preferred in cases that reduce quality of life and do not respond to medication.<\/p>\n<p>Laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery is performed with minimally invasive methods. This technique provides less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery. By narrowing the diaphragmatic opening, the stomach anatomy is returned to its normal position.<\/p>\n<p>After hiatal hernia surgery, reflux symptoms decrease significantly. Complaints such as post-meal burning, chest pain, and chronic cough improve. This increases both digestive system function and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>After surgery, patients need to pay attention to their eating habits. Eating frequent small portions, avoiding carbonated beverages, and attending regular follow-up visits ensure the sustainability of surgical success.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>What You Need to Know<\/td>\n<td>Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Description of the Surgery<\/td>\n<td>Hiatal hernia surgery (hiatal hernia surgery) is a surgical procedure in which, when a part of the stomach slides through the diaphragmatic opening into the chest cavity, the stomach is returned to its anatomical place and the hernia sac is repaired. It is most commonly seen together with reflux complaints.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Types of Surgery<\/td>\n<td>Nissen fundoplication (360\u00b0 gastric wrap), Toupet fundoplication (270\u00b0 posterior wrap), laparoscopic hiatoplasty repair, use of mesh (patch) when necessary.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reasons for the Procedure<\/td>\n<td>Large hiatal hernia (especially paraesophageal), severe reflux, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, anemia, gastric bleeding, hernias at risk of strangulation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration of Surgery<\/td>\n<td>Usually takes 1\u20132 hours; performed laparoscopically.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type of Anesthesia<\/td>\n<td>Performed under general anesthesia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Length of Hospital Stay<\/td>\n<td>On average 1\u20133 days; if no complications develop, the discharge time is short.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recovery Process<\/td>\n<td>Light activities are recommended within the first 1\u20132 weeks. Full recovery is usually achieved in 4\u20136 weeks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Common Risks<\/td>\n<td>Bleeding, infection, esophageal perforation, loosening of the gastric wrap, temporary difficulty swallowing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Permanent Risks<\/td>\n<td>Persistent dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), recurrence (re-formation of the hernia), difficulty passing gas, inability to burp, bloating.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Relationship With Reflux<\/td>\n<td>Hiatal hernia often leads to gastroesophageal reflux disease. With surgery, reflux symptoms improve to a large extent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk of Recurrence<\/td>\n<td>The risk of the hernia recurring after surgery may be between 5% and 15%; it can be reduced with an appropriate surgical technique.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alternatives to Surgery<\/td>\n<td>If there are reflux complaints, medical treatment (PPI use), lifestyle changes. However, surgery is mandatory in large hernias.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pre-Operative Preparation<\/td>\n<td>Endoscopy, barium swallow study, pH monitoring test, esophageal manometry, pulmonary and anesthesia evaluation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Post-Operative Follow-Up<\/td>\n<td>Dietary regimen, monitoring swallowing functions, follow-up of gas and bloating complaints.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diet<\/td>\n<td>Liquid diet on the first day after surgery, pureed foods in the following days, then transition to soft foods. Returning to solid foods usually occurs within 2\u20133 weeks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Return to Daily Life<\/td>\n<td>After laparoscopic surgery, most patients can return to daily life within 1 week. Physical strain should be avoided for 4\u20136 weeks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Long-Term Follow-Up<\/td>\n<td>Assessment of reflux symptoms, weight control, endoscopic or radiologic follow-up for recurrence may be performed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-588964698 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1164103847 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_775281854\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-width:-50px 0px 0px 0px;margin:-50px 0px 0px 0px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2030978441\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-528001752\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  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text-justify\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Education;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>High School:<\/strong> TED Ankara College \u2013 Graduation: 1998<br \/><strong>Faculty of Medicine:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tip.hacettepe.edu.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine<\/a> \u2013 Graduation: 2005<br \/><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> General Surgery Residency Training \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/tip.baskent.edu.tr\/kw\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ba\u015fkent University Faculty of Medicine<\/a>, Department of General Surgery \u2013 2012<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Post-Specialization Career;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2012\u20132014:<\/strong> Compulsory public service \u2013 Mu\u015f State Hospital<br \/><strong>January 2014 \u2013 November 2022:<\/strong> Ba\u015fkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery \u2013 Served as a specialist physician and later as an academician<br \/><strong>March 2016 \u2013 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Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Hiatal_Hernia\"><\/span>What Is a Hiatal Hernia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach slides through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity. The most common type is a hiatal hernia. It usually presents with complaints such as reflux, heartburn, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Obesity, aging, and increased intra-abdominal pressure are among the risk factors. Mild cases can be controlled with medication and lifestyle changes; surgery may be required in severe cases.<\/p>\n<p>In our body, there is a wide and strong muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities, stretching like a dome; this muscle is called the diaphragm. On this muscle, which plays a key role in breathing, there is a natural hole called the &#8220;hiatus,&#8221; through which the esophagus passes. Normally, this opening tightly surrounds the esophagus and prevents the stomach from slipping upward into the chest cavity. However, if this opening widens over time or the connective tissues supporting it weaken, the stomach herniates upward through this opening like a balloon. This condition, known in medicine as &#8220;hiatal hernia,&#8221; is commonly called a hiatal hernia.<\/p>\n<p>So why does this structure weaken? One of the most important factors is age. As the years go by, our muscles and connective tissues lose their former elasticity and strength. This natural process also affects this sensitive area in the diaphragm. In addition, conditions that continuously increase intra-abdominal pressure can trigger or accelerate hernia formation. The main factors that trigger this condition are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excess weight or obesity<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Chronic and severe cough<\/li>\n<li>Constipation that causes persistent straining<\/li>\n<li>Heavy sports or jobs that require regular heavy lifting<\/li>\n<li>Fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We classify hiatal hernias into different types in terms of both the problems they cause and the treatment approaches. This classification guides us in determining the decision for surgery and the technique. The most common type we encounter is Type I, the &#8220;sliding type&#8221; hernia, which accounts for 95% of all cases. In this hernia, the junction where the esophagus meets the stomach slides above the diaphragm. The biggest consequence of this is that it disrupts the natural valve mechanism that prevents the acidic contents of the stomach from flowing back into the esophagus. For this reason, classic reflux complaints such as heartburn and bitter fluid coming up into the mouth are usually based on this type of hernia.<\/p>\n<p>Other hernia types, which are rarer but can cause more serious mechanical problems, are grouped as &#8220;paraesophageal hernias.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type II Hernia: The stomach-esophagus junction is in its normal place, but the upper dome (fundus) of the stomach has slipped into the chest cavity alongside the esophagus.<\/li>\n<li>Type III Hernia: Both the stomach-esophagus junction and the dome of the stomach have shifted together toward the chest cavity. This is the most common type within this group.<\/li>\n<li>Type IV Hernia: This is the most advanced and complex type. Along with the stomach, other abdominal organs such as the colon and spleen have passed into the chest cavity through the enlarged opening in the diaphragm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because this second group of hernias has the potential to lead to urgent and life-threatening conditions such as the stomach becoming trapped, its blood supply being compromised, or twisting around itself, they should be monitored more closely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Which_Cases_Is_Hiatal_Hernia_Surgery_Performed\"><\/span>In Which Cases Is Hiatal Hernia Surgery Performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It should be noted right away that not every detected hiatal hernia must be operated on. The decision for surgery is made entirely on an individual basis depending on the type and size of the hernia, the severity of the patient&#8217;s complaints, and whether these complaints can be controlled with medication.<\/p>\n<p>In the most common Type I hernias, the decision for surgery is usually based on uncontrolled reflux complaints. The main situations in which surgery is considered are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe heartburn and bitter fluid coming up into the mouth that persist despite strong acid-suppressing medications<\/li>\n<li>Non-healing sores (esophagitis) or narrowing (stricture) in the esophagus due to reflux<\/li>\n<li>Chronic cough, hoarseness, or asthma-like respiratory problems resulting from reflux contents aspirating into the windpipe<\/li>\n<li>The patient being young and not wanting to use medication lifelong<\/li>\n<li>Patients who cannot continue treatment due to side effects of medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In paraesophageal (Type II, III, and IV) hernias, the situation is somewhat different. In these hernias, the decision for surgery is made by considering the mechanical problems and potential risks created by the hernia rather than reflux. The symptoms that bring surgery to the agenda for these hernias are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain, pressure, or a feeling of tightness in the chest after meals<\/li>\n<li>A feeling of food getting stuck when swallowing solid foods or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)<\/li>\n<li>Feeling full quickly and bloating even after very little food<\/li>\n<li>Iron deficiency anemia due to small bleeding caused by the herniated stomach being compressed by the diaphragm<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath (especially in large hernias due to pressure on the lungs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So what should be done if a large paraesophageal hernia is detected with no symptoms? This is one of the most current topics of debate in this surgery. In the past, it was recommended that all of these hernias be operated on in order to prevent future emergencies such as strangulation or gastric volvulus. However, studies have shown that the risk of an asymptomatic hernia turning into an emergency is quite low. For this reason, the modern approach today prioritizes the option of &#8220;careful observation,&#8221; especially in elderly patients and those with additional health problems. The decision is made together with the patient by comparing the risks and benefits of surgery with the risks and benefits of waiting. 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Success rates are high and complication rates are low. Still, like any surgical intervention, this operation has its own potential risks and undesirable effects. Knowing these risks helps both to prepare more consciously for the surgical process and to understand how to cope with possible problems.<\/p>\n<p>The general risks common to every surgery are also valid for this operation. Risks such as anesthesia-related reactions, bleeding in the surgical area, development of infection in the wounds or inside the abdomen, and blood clot formation in the leg veins are quite rare thanks to modern precautions.<\/p>\n<p>The most common situations specific to this surgery are in fact side effects that arise as a result of the nature of the surgery, are generally temporary, and are more a consequence than a complication. The first of these is difficulty swallowing. In the first few weeks after surgery, a significant portion of patients experience a mild sticking sensation when swallowing solid foods. This is due to swelling and tissue healing in the new valve area created by the surgery and is not a cause for concern. This process is managed with a special diet program, and swallowing function usually returns to normal within 6\u20138 weeks. The second common condition is gas-bloat syndrome. The new valve created by the surgery is so effective that while it prevents stomach acid from escaping upward, it can also make it somewhat more difficult to expel swallowed air by burping. This can cause abdominal bloating and gas. This condition also usually decreases within the first few months as the body adapts to the new situation.<\/p>\n<p>There are also rarer but potentially more serious long-term risks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recurrence of the hernia: This is the most common long-term failure of the operation. However, not every small herniation seen on imaging means the surgery has failed. Most patients have no complaints. The recurrence rate that is large enough to cause symptoms and require reoperation is quite low.<\/li>\n<li>Slippage of the fundoplication (gastric wrap): Displacement of the part of the stomach wrapped around the esophagus can cause reflux symptoms to return or lead to difficulty swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Mesh-related problems: In very large hernias, meshes used to reinforce the repair can rarely cause issues such as the mesh migrating into the esophagus or forming a rigid tissue that leads to difficulty swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Injuries to surrounding organs: Injury to neighboring organs such as the esophagus, stomach, spleen, or liver during surgery is an extremely rare risk in experienced hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Hiatal_Hernia_Surgery_Performed\"><\/span>How Is Hiatal Hernia Surgery Performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, the vast majority of hiatal hernia surgeries are performed using the laparoscopic (closed) method, which is accepted as the &#8220;gold standard.&#8221; In this technique, instead of making a large incision in the abdominal wall, 4 or 5 small openings are made, each approximately 0.5\u20131 cm in size. Through one of these openings, a thin tube (laparoscope) with a high-resolution camera at the tip is advanced into the abdomen. This camera projects the image of the surgical field onto a screen, magnified 15\u201320 times. Through the other openings, special thin and long surgical instruments are used to perform the operation. In this way, it becomes possible to perform an extremely meticulous and safe operation by clearly seeing even the most delicate tissues, nerves, and vessels. Robotic surgery is also an advanced version of this method, working on the same principles but offering the surgeon three-dimensional vision and greater range of motion.<\/p>\n<p>The operation consists of a series of stages aimed at rebuilding normal anatomy and function step by step. First, the herniated stomach and any other organs, if present, are gently reduced back into the abdominal cavity. Then, the hernia sac, which surrounds the hernia like a membrane, is carefully separated from vital neighboring organs such as the lungs and heart and completely removed. This step is very important both for a proper repair and for reducing the risk of recurrence.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most critical stages of the operation is completely freeing the esophagus from its adhesions within the chest cavity. The goal is to ensure that when the repair is completed, the esophagus can rest comfortably in the abdomen without tension. This is one of the most important factors in preventing recurrence of the hernia. After these preparations are completed, the enlarged opening in the diaphragm (hiatus) is narrowed using special sutures. These sutures are adjusted so that they do not constrict the esophagus but still prevent the stomach from slipping upward again.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, a new and permanent valve mechanism is created to prevent reflux. This procedure is called &#8220;fundoplication.&#8221; The upper, mobile part of the stomach (fundus) is wrapped around the lower end of the esophagus like a collar. Which wrapping technique will be used is determined according to preoperative measurements of esophageal contraction strength.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nissen (360-degree full wrap): This is the most commonly used technique and controls reflux most powerfully.<\/li>\n<li>Toupet (270-degree partial wrap): This is an effective method preferred especially in patients with weak esophageal contractions to reduce the risk of difficulty swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Dor (180-degree anterior wrap): This is a more limited wrapping technique generally used in surgery for other esophageal diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When all these steps are completed, the instruments are removed and the small openings are closed with aesthetic sutures.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1113828887 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1177805971 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1349902199\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-185579105\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1169719337\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(170, 38, 101);border-radius:20px;border-width:3px 3px 3px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1516205663\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2132824690\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-3011022703\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<div><strong>Contact Us. <\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3011022703 {\n  font-size: 1.55rem;\n  color: #aa2665;\n}\n#text-3011022703 > * {\n  color: #aa2665;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3011022703 {\n    font-size: 2.5rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"gap-248674684\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-248674684 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n<div>You can request an online appointment by filling out the form. 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Patients can usually be discharged on the 1st or 2nd day after surgery. To ensure the long-term success of the operation, it is very important to carefully follow the rules in this early period.<\/p>\n<p>The most critical part of the recovery process is nutrition. To avoid damaging the sutures in the surgical area and the newly created valve, the diet progresses in stages. The general stages of this diet are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stage 1 (First 1\u20132 weeks after surgery): Only liquid foods are consumed. Water, compote, strain-free soups, milk, ayran, and protein supplements form the basis of this period.<\/li>\n<li>Stage 2 (Weeks 2\u20134): Transition to soft foods with a pureed consistency. Easily swallowed and digestible foods such as mashed potatoes, yogurt, vegetable purees, and scrambled eggs are preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Stage 3 (After week 4): A slow and careful transition to normal solid foods is made. In this period, chewing food very well and eating slowly are essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are some foods and drinks that should definitely be avoided in the first month of recovery:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All carbonated and sparkling beverages<\/li>\n<li>Bread and pastries (due to their sticky and swelling structure)<\/li>\n<li>Rice and pasta<\/li>\n<li>Tough and fibrous meats<\/li>\n<li>Raw vegetables and unpeeled fruits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In terms of activity, patients are encouraged to start walking immediately after surgery. Walking regulates blood circulation and speeds up healing. The most important restriction is related to heavy lifting. For the repair in the diaphragm to heal, it is necessary to avoid lifting objects heavier than 10 kilograms, straining, and movements that strain the abdominal muscles for at least 4\u20136 weeks. While desk workers can usually return to work within 1\u20132 weeks, for jobs requiring physical strength this period may take 4\u20136 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Those_Who_Have_Undergone_Hiatal_Hernia_Surgery_Should_Pay_Attention_to\"><\/span>What Those Who Have Undergone Hiatal Hernia Surgery Should Pay Attention to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiatal hernia surgery offers you a new and healthy start. To make this start permanent and to ensure that the success of the surgery lasts a lifetime, it is vital to adopt certain lifestyle habits. These rules are designed to protect the repaired area and help the body adapt to the new anatomy. The most important points to pay attention to in the long term are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce your portion sizes and increase the number of meals. Eat 5\u20136 small meals a day instead of 3 large meals.<\/li>\n<li>Give each bite its due; chew foods very well and slowly.<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of water between meals, not during meals.<\/li>\n<li>After eating, sit upright or take a walk for at least 1\u20132 hours; never lie down immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Finish your last meal at least 3 hours before going to bed.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your ideal weight. Excess weight is the greatest enemy of the hernia by increasing intra-abdominal pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Raise the head of your bed by 15\u201320 cm. This is very effective in preventing nighttime reflux.<\/li>\n<li>Prefer comfortable clothing instead of tight clothes and belts that constrict your abdomen.<\/li>\n<li>If you use it, quit smoking. Chronic coughing continuously puts pressure on your repair.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate gas-producing foods and drinks from your life as much as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These simple but effective habits not only help you get through the post-operative period smoothly, but also guarantee that the comfort and health you have gained will stay with you for years.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1517406911 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1644710212 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1246154429\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1455091509\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-408797446\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4063676020\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4063676020 {\n  font-size: 1.5rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3610464284\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3610464284-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-who-needs-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3610464284-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Who needs hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3610464284-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3610464284-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Hiatal hernia surgery is preferred in patients who have reflux complaints that do not respond to medication, in whom the hernia puts pressure on the stomach, or causes respiratory problems. Severe symptoms make surgery necessary.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-74091906\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-74091906-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-tests-are-performed-before-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-74091906-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which tests are performed before hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-74091906-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-74091906-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Before surgery, tests such as endoscopy, barium swallow study, and manometry are performed to measure the type and size of the hernia and gastric pressure. These tests ensure proper surgical planning and reduce risks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1772952995\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1772952995-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-laparoscopic-hiatal-hernia-surgery-performed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1772952995-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How is laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery performed?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1772952995-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1772952995-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>This surgery is performed through small openings made in the abdomen using a camera and special instruments. The stomach is fixed to the diaphragmatic opening and reflux is prevented. Thanks to the closed method, recovery is faster.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3842433880\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3842433880-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-long-does-pain-last-after-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3842433880-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How long does pain last after hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3842433880-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3842433880-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Post-operative pain usually decreases within 3 to 5 days. Mild difficulty swallowing or a feeling of chest pressure may last for a few weeks, but most patients return to their normal life in a short time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1299847618\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1299847618-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-should-nutrition-be-like-after-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1299847618-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What should nutrition be like after hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1299847618-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1299847618-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In the first weeks, patients consume liquid and soft foods. The transition to solid foods should be gradual. Avoiding gas-producing and acidic foods helps protect the sutures and makes digestion easier.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2405259268\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2405259268-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-reflux-go-away-completely-after-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2405259268-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does reflux go away completely after hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2405259268-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2405259268-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>After surgery, reflux usually improves to a great extent. However, excessive weight gain, smoking, or incorrect dietary habits may increase the risk of reflux again. With an appropriate lifestyle, permanent improvement is possible.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-920816132\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-920816132-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-risks-of-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-920816132-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the risks of hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-920816132-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-920816132-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>As with any surgery, risks such as infection, bleeding, suture separation, or temporary difficulty swallowing may occur in hiatal hernia surgery. Experienced surgeons minimize these risks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2316219409\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2316219409-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-can-you-return-to-work-after-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2316219409-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When can you return to work after hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2316219409-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2316219409-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In surgeries performed with the closed method, most patients can return to their daily activities within 1\u20132 weeks. In jobs requiring physical effort, full recovery may take 4\u20136 weeks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4189064193\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4189064193-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-does-a-hiatal-hernia-recur?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4189064193-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why does a hiatal hernia recur?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4189064193-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4189064193-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>After surgery, excessive weight, heavy exercise, or loosening of the sutures may cause the hernia to recur. Controlled nutrition and regular doctor follow-up are important in preventing recurrence.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3957483730\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3957483730-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-you-do-sports-after-hiatal-hernia-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3957483730-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can you do sports after hiatal hernia surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3957483730-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3957483730-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Heavy sports should be avoided for the first 4\u20136 weeks after surgery. Walking and light exercises are encouraged in the early period. With the doctor&#8217;s approval, exercises that do not strain the abdominal muscles can be done safely.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3099769101\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3099769101-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-long-does-hiatal-hernia-surgery-take?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3099769101-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How Long Does Hiatal Hernia Surgery Take?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3099769101-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3099769101-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Hiatal hernia surgery is usually performed laparoscopically and its average duration is between 1 and 2 hours. The duration of the operation may vary depending on the size of the hernia, the patient&#8217;s general health condition, and the surgeon&#8217;s experience. In more complex cases, this duration may be slightly longer.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4036434370\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4036434370-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-doctor-or-department-should-you-go-to-for-a-hiatal-hernia?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4036434370-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which Doctor or Department Should You Go to for a Hiatal Hernia?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4036434370-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4036434370-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>People suspected of having a hiatal hernia should first consult a gastroenterologist. 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