Reflux and hiatus hernias: When to manage, when to refer, and what's new

Reflux and hiatus hernias: When to manage, when to refer, and what's new

Event overview:

Reflux and hiatus hernias: When to manage, when to refer, and what's new

Join Mr Ahmed Hamouda on Tues, 27 Jan, 7:30PM or expert tips on reflux and hiatus hernia: primary care management vs referral.  Free - MS Teams.

​This session will equip you with the latest evidence-based triggers for referral and an update on modern surgical outcomes. We will discuss:

  • ​The "When to refer" checklist: Moving beyond red flags to identify patients who will benefit from early intervention.
  • Surgical success vs. PPIs: New data shows that laparoscopic fundoplication can achieve 88% symptom improvement within one year, offering a definitive alternative to lifetime medication.
  • Managing patient expectations: How to counsel the "PPI non-responder" and the role of the National Hiatal Surgical Registry in tracking UK patient outcomes.

​Join us to refine your Upper GI management strategy and reduce the burden of chronic reflux in your practice.

By Spire Alexandra Hospital

 

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