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Choosing University Hospital for Nissen Fundoplication gives patients access to experienced foregut surgeons, advanced gastrointestinal imaging and endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical systems, specialized anesthesia services, and structured postoperative care. Established in 1842, the SAC accredited hospital in Basel, Switzerland has 773 beds and provides specialized treatment for GERD and related upper gastrointestinal conditions.
Nissen Fundoplication is generally performed under general anaesthesia through several small abdominal incisions when a laparoscopic approach is used. The surgeon creates a complete wrap of the stomach fundus around the lower esophagus after addressing any associated hiatal hernia. Following surgery, patients may initially require dietary modifications while swallowing and gastrointestinal function recover. Potential postoperative effects can include difficulty swallowing, bloating, gas-related discomfort, nausea, or recurrence of reflux in some patients.
At Paracelsus Clinic, Nissen Fundoplication is performed using specialized anti-reflux and minimally invasive surgical techniques with comprehensive preoperative evaluation. Established in 1953, this accredited hospital in Lustmuhle, Switzerland has 95 beds and offers advanced gastroenterology, foregut surgery, and laparoscopic treatment services.
Nissen Fundoplication may be considered for patients with persistent or severe GERD symptoms despite appropriate medical management, selected patients with significant hiatal hernia, or those who prefer a surgical approach after specialist evaluation. Before surgery, the patient may undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, esophageal manometry, pH monitoring, and imaging to confirm the diagnosis and assess esophageal function. During the procedure, the stomach fundus is wrapped 360 degrees around the lower esophagus to strengthen the anti-reflux barrier.