Hiatal Hernia & Reflux: New Insights & Minimally Invasive Treatments Highlighted at Upcoming Conference
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A complete medical conference addressing the diagnosis, treatment, and post-operative care for hiatal hernia and gastro-esophageal reflux is scheduled for November 26 at Humanitas Gavazzeni in Bergamo, Italy. The event,organized in collaboration with the order of Surgeons and Dentists of the province of Bergamo,will feature leading experts discussing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and surgical techniques.
Understanding Hiatal Hernia and its Connection to Reflux
Gastro-esophageal reflux is frequently a key factor prompting individuals to seek medical evaluation, often leading to a diagnosis of hiatal hernia, according to Professor Giovanni Dapri, Director of Minimally Invasive General and Oncological Surgery at Humanitas Gavazzeni e Castelli. Symptoms can range from common digestive discomfort, such as difficulty digesting food or persistent belching, to more alarming signs like an irregular heart rhythm. The incidence of this condition tends to increase with age, necessitating thorough investigation.
Pro tip: minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery offers advantages for hiatal hernia and reflux patients. It often leads to faster recovery times and reduced post-operative discomfort compared to conventional open surgery.
Recognizing Severe Complications
A delayed or untreated hiatal hernia can escalate into a life-threatening emergency.”Access to the emergency room due to vomiting or increasingly higher digestion difficulties in the chest can lead to a diagnosis of an incarcerated and strangulated hiatal hernia,with an indication for emergency surgery due to sudden failure to empty the stomach,” Dapri explained. This underscores the importance of prompt medical attention for severe symptoms.
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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Diagnosis & Treatment
The upcoming conference will showcase a holistic approach to managing these conditions. Experts will delve into the specifics of gastroscopy and the latest pharmaceutical treatments for gastroesophageal reflux. A dedicated session will focus on advanced diagnostic testing, including methods to quantify reflux episodes over a 24-hour period.
Furthermore, the role of radiology in both diagnosing hiatal hernia and monitoring post-surgical recovery will be explored. The conference will also highlight the benefits of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for correcting hiatal hernia and reflux, emphasizing its advantages for patient recovery.
Bergamo Case Studies Showcase Surgical Success
Professor Dapri will present compelling case studies from Bergamo, detailing the treatment of the first 50 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for important stomach migration into the chest. These presentations will illustrate the clinical improvements observed following the procedure. Additionally, results from emergency mini-invasive laparoscopic surgery used to address incarceration and strangulation of the stomach will be shared.
“During the event we will show a purely Bergamo case study which I have collected as I arrived here, allowing us to treat laparoscopically the first 50 patients suffering from voluminous migration of the stomach into the thorax, explaining the clinical symptoms and improvements after surgery,” Dapri concluded.
