Struggling with reflux, heartburn, or regurgitation? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to put up with it.
At Even8 Surgical, we offer expert, personalised care for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and hiatus hernias, including advanced surgical solutions when medications aren’t enough, and revision surgery for those with more complex surgical needs.
Often, the root cause is a hiatus hernia—when the top part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.
Not everyone with reflux needs surgery, and not all hiatus hernias need to be repaired. Many people do well on acid-suppressing medication and lifestyle changes.
Surgery may be a good option if:
Medications don’t control your symptoms well
You’d prefer not to be on lifelong medication
You have a large or symptomatic hiatus hernia
Reflux is affecting your breathing, sleep, or daily function
There is damage to the oesophagus (like inflammation or Barrett’s)
This is a core part of reflux surgery. We repair the opening in the diaphragm to stop the stomach slipping upwards.
Sliding hernias (most common, usually small)
Paraoesophageal hernias (less common but often larger). These may cause chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or even anaemia from internal bleeding.
This operation reinforces the lower oesophageal valve by wrapping part of the stomach around it. The aim is to stop acid and bile from rising into the oesophagus.
Different versions (e.g.Posterior Partial or “Toupet”, and Anterior or “Dor”) are tailored to your anatomy and symptoms.
Reliable long-term relief from reflux
Preserves natural digestion
May reduce ability to burp or vomit in some patients (usually temporary)
Most patients go home the day after surgery. You’ll start on soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet usually by 4 weeks post surgery.
Swallowing might feel different at first, but this usually settles within a few weeks.
we’ll guide you through every step of the way
A treatment for achalasia—a condition where the lower oesophageal muscle doesn’t relax properly, causing swallowing difficulty
The tight muscle is carefully divided (myotomy) to allow food to pass into the stomach, often combined with a partial fundoplication to prevent reflux.
While most reflux operations are successful, a small number of patients may experience recurrence of symptoms, side effects, or anatomical issues over time. Revision anti-reflux surgery is complex and requires careful evaluation of the original operation, current anatomy, and symptom profile.
These procedures may involve:
Re-doing or modifying a previous fundoplication
Repairing a recurrent or missed hiatus hernia
Converting to another procedure (e.g. bypass in selected cases)
I have extensive experience in reoperative upper GI surgery, and work closely with gastroenterologists and radiologists to ensure revision is only offered when clearly indicated—and with the right plan in place.
In selected patients, a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass may be more appropriate.
These are highly specialised operations, performed at Even8 Surgical by a dedicated upper GI team.
If reflux, regurgitation or a hernia is stopping you from living life fully, let’s talk. Whether you need reassurance, a medication review, or an operation—we’re here to help.
