Hiatal Hernia Repair (Nissen Fundoplication) cost abroad (2026)

1. Have an upper endoscopy, and usually a barium swallow, oesophageal manometry and pH testing, so the surgeon can confirm reflux and check oesophageal muscle function.
2. Bring previous endoscopy, biopsy and scan reports, plus a list of your acid-reducing medicines, and ask your doctor what to do with them before surgery.
3. Follow your surgeon's fasting instructions, usually nothing to eat for 6 to 8 hours before surgery.
4. Some surgeons ask for a short liquid diet before surgery to shrink the liver and make keyhole access easier.
5. Check with the surgeon when it is safe to fly home, and plan to stay near the hospital for the first week.

1. Is a full 360-degree Nissen wrap right for me, or would a partial wrap suit my oesophageal muscle function better?
2. Will you use a mesh to reinforce the hiatus, and why or why not for my hernia size?
3. How many anti-reflux operations do you perform each year, and how often do you convert to open surgery?
4. What are the chances I will have trouble swallowing or bloating, and how are they managed?
5. How will I know the operation has worked, and what follow-up tests will you arrange?
6. Whom can I contact at home if I vomit, cannot swallow or the wrap seems to slip?

• Surgery offered without endoscopy, pH testing or manometry, so reflux is never actually confirmed.
• No explanation of wrap type, hiatus repair or the chance of swallowing difficulty and gas bloat.
• Promises that you will never need acid medicine again or that the wrap cannot fail.
• No clear plan for a staged return to solid food, which protects the wrap in the first weeks.

The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($8,295), Thailand ($9,578), Turkey ($11,360), out of 9 countries we compare.

Most patients spend about 2 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 21 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.

Belching and vomiting are usually reduced, which is how the wrap controls reflux. Many people feel more bloated for a few weeks. Tell your surgeon if you retch repeatedly, as this stresses the repair.

Mild difficulty swallowing is common for the first weeks because of swelling around the wrap. A soft diet and small bites help. Persistent difficulty beyond a couple of months should be reviewed.

Yes, hernias can recur, particularly if large, or if you strain or lift heavily early. Mesh and careful diaphragm repair reduce this risk, and your surgeon can explain the approach for your case.

Many people stop or greatly reduce medicine, but this is decided by your doctor after review. Do not change your medicines yourself.