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Hiatus Hernia Surgery in South Delhi

Laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair at THE CLINICS, South Delhi

Keyhole (laparoscopic) hiatus hernia repair with fundoplication at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas, under general anaesthesia. Dr Saurabh Bansal, GI and laparoscopic surgeon (DMC Reg. No. 37887), uses a modified Toupet (partial posterior) fundoplication with a retro-gastric approach. Most patients go home the same day or after one night.

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Hiatus hernia surgery at THE CLINICS: at a glance

  • Laparoscopic (keyhole) repair through small incisions, under general anaesthesia

  • Hernia repaired and reflux valve reinforced in one operation

  • Modified Toupet (partial posterior) fundoplication with a retro-gastric approach

  • Mesh is generally not used for hiatus hernia

  • Home the same day or after one night; liquid to soft diet for about 2 weeks

  • Cost is an estimate after examination. Insurance and TPA support where the policy covers it.

What is a Hiatus Hernia?

A hiatus (hiatal) hernia happens when the upper part of the stomach slides up through the opening in the diaphragm (the hiatus) into the chest. This weakens the valve between the food pipe and the stomach, so acid and food can flow back up. Many people with a hiatus hernia also have GERD (acid reflux).

Small hiatus hernias often cause no trouble and are managed with medicines and lifestyle changes. Larger hernias, or reflux that keeps coming back despite tablets, may need surgery.

Who Needs Hiatus Hernia Surgery?

Surgery is considered after examination and tests, usually for people with:

  • Heartburn or acid reflux that continues despite medicines

  • Food or sour fluid coming back into the mouth (regurgitation), especially when lying down

  • Chest discomfort, a feeling of fullness after small meals, or difficulty swallowing

  • A large hiatus hernia seen on endoscopy or a scan

  • Chronic cough, hoarse voice or throat irritation linked to reflux

  • A wish to stop long-term acid tablets, or side effects from them

When to Seek Urgent Help

Severe chest or upper abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, inability to swallow even liquids, or vomiting blood needs urgent care. Chest pain can also come from the heart.

Safety: THE CLINICS has no emergency department. In an emergency go to the nearest hospital or call 112.

Tests Before Surgery

  • Upper GI endoscopy: done by Dr Saurabh Bansal at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas, to look at the food pipe and stomach and confirm the hernia

  • Oesophageal manometry and pH monitoring: needed for some patients; these are done at nearby hospital facilities, and your surgeon reviews the results

  • CT scan: for a large hiatus hernia, a CT scan is usually done to look for associated problems and other organs involved

  • Routine blood tests and an anaesthesia check

How Hiatus Hernia Surgery is Done

The operation is done laparoscopically, through 4–5 small keyhole incisions in the abdomen, under general anaesthesia, at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas.

  • The stomach is brought back down into the abdomen from the chest.

  • The widened opening in the diaphragm is narrowed with stitches (crural repair). Mesh is generally not used for hiatus hernia.

  • A fundoplication reinforces the valve: part of the upper stomach is wrapped behind the lower food pipe. At THE CLINICS, Dr Saurabh Bansal performs a modified Toupet (partial posterior) fundoplication with a retro-gastric approach, a partial wrap designed to keep swallowing difficulty low.

The operation typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Your surgeon explains the procedure, its expected benefits, its risks and its side effects before you decide.

Anaesthesia, Hospital Stay and Recovery

  • Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia

  • Duration: about 1 to 2 hours

  • Hospital stay: same-day discharge or one night

  • Diet: liquids, then soft food for about 2 weeks, then a gradual return to normal food

  • Back to work: many patients return to desk work in 2–3 days

  • Follow-up: a written diet and activity plan, and review visits with your surgeon

Some temporary bloating or slow swallowing is common in the first weeks while the area settles. Your surgeon will advise when to stop acid tablets.

Travelling from abroad? See GERD and hiatus hernia surgery in Delhi for NRIs.

Cost and Insurance

Cost is an estimate after examination. Insurance and TPA support where the policy covers it. The estimate depends on the size of the hernia, the tests needed and the length of stay. Our billing team helps with the paperwork.

Your Surgeon

Dr Saurabh Bansal

GI, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon, DMC Reg. No. 37887, 18 years in practice. Performs upper GI endoscopy. Founder and Director, THE CLINICS MISC. OPD: THE CLINICS MISC Hauz Khas, Mon–Sat 9 am–6 pm; THE CLINICS Green Park, Mon–Sat 6–8 pm.

Where Surgery is Done

Surgery at THE CLINICS MISC, H2, Hauz Khas, opposite Neeli Masjid, New Delhi 110016. OPD Mon–Sat 9 am–9 pm. Round-the-clock nursing care for admitted patients.

THE CLINICS, a unit of SHL Surgeons House Private Limited, is a healthcare and surgical network in South Delhi with centres in Green Park and Hauz Khas. All surgery is performed at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every hiatus hernia need surgery?

No. Small hiatus hernias without troublesome symptoms are usually managed with medicines, weight control and diet changes. Surgery is considered when reflux continues despite medicines, when the hernia is large, or when long-term tablets are not wanted or not tolerated. Dr Saurabh Bansal advises after endoscopy and other tests.

Which technique is used for hiatus hernia surgery at THE CLINICS?

The hernia is repaired laparoscopically, the opening in the diaphragm is narrowed with stitches, and a modified Toupet (partial posterior) fundoplication with a retro-gastric approach is done in the same operation. Mesh is generally not used for hiatus hernia.

How long is the hospital stay after hiatus hernia surgery?

Most patients go home the same day or after one night. You follow a liquid to soft diet for about 2 weeks, and many people return to desk work in 2–3 days.

Which tests are needed before surgery?

An upper GI endoscopy, done by Dr Saurabh Bansal at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas. Some patients also need oesophageal manometry or pH monitoring, which are done at nearby hospital facilities. For a large hiatus hernia, a CT scan is usually done to look for associated problems and other organs involved. Routine blood tests and an anaesthesia check are also done.

What is the cost of hiatus hernia surgery in Delhi?

Cost is an estimate after examination, because it depends on the size of the hernia, the tests needed and the length of stay. Insurance and TPA support where the policy covers it. WhatsApp +91 9217381353 to share your endoscopy report and book a consultation.

Can a hiatus hernia come back after surgery?

Yes, a hiatus hernia can come back, especially if it was large. The risk depends on the size of the hernia, your weight, coughing and straining. Your surgeon explains your own risk before surgery and how to protect the repair during recovery.

Consult for Hiatus Hernia Surgery at THE CLINICS

Laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair in South Delhi. Share your endoscopy report and book a consultation.

Call: Hauz Khas +91 92173 81353 · Green Park +91 84488 30013 · WhatsApp: wa.me/919217381353 · Book online: /book-consultation · OPD: Mon–Sat, 9 am–9 pm

THE CLINICS has no emergency department. In an emergency go to the nearest hospital or call 112.

Content prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by THE CLINICS medical team.

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