Laparoscopy Auckland

Street Address

148 Gillies Ave
Epsom

Postal Address

148 Gillies Ave
Epsom
Auckland 1023

Contact Details

Phone (09) 623 8525

Mr John Dunn: Ph (09) 623 0555; Fax (09) 623 6662
Associates
Mr Adam Bartlett: Ph (09) 623 4789
Miss Alison Hayes: Ph (09) 623 4788
Mr David Merrilees: Ph (09) 623 4783; Fax (09) 623 8526  
Mr Jon Morrow: Ph (09) 925 4047 admin@discoverweightloss.co.nz
Mr Peter Carr-Boyd Ph 027 333 6696 drpcb@ugicare.co.nz
Mr Jason Robertson Ph (09) 869 3080 hello@jrsurgery.co.nz

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

GORD is caused by the backflow (reflux) of food and acid from the stomach into the oesophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach).  This happens when the valve between the lower end of the oesophagus and the stomach is not working properly.  The main symptom of GORD is heartburn (a burning feeling in the upper abdomen and chest).  Regurgitation of food is also common.  A hiatus hernia is often present, and is one of the causative factors behind reflux.

Laparoscopic Fundoplication for GORD involves wrapping the top part of the stomach (fundus) around the lower end of the oesophagus.  This creates a valve mechanism between the stomach and the oesophagus, thereby preventing further reflux of acid and food.

For more information on the above topic, please refer to Andrew Bowker's website: http://www.laparoscopicsurgeon.co.nz/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/general-surgery/laparoscopy-auckland/