Nissen Fundoplication

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Preoperative Care

Preoperative tests such as a blood test, urinalysis, and possibly an EKG may be performed a few days before the scheduled surgery, depending on the patient's health.

Some medications must be discontinued prior to the operation, such as drugs that "thin" the blood (e.g., Coumadin®, aspirin), and others must be withheld the day of surgery. This must be discussed with the physician as soon as the decision to operate is made.

Since the fundoplication is performed u...Read the full article