Is It Safe to Combine a Fundoplication to Sleeve Gastrectomy? Review of Literature
Background and Objectives: The rising numbers of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) procedures now being performed worldwide will likely be followed by an increasing number of patients experiencing gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Sergio Carandina+6 more
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Transoral incisionless fundoplication as rescue therapy for gastroesophageal reflux in a lung transplant recipient [PDF]
Background and Aims: A patient with a prior lung transplant and surgical fundoplication had severe recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic retrograde microaspiration, which both threatened his graft function and elevated his risk for
William King, MD+5 more
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Role of Laparoscopic Fundoplication in the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease- A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Introduction: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disease affecting 3-7% of Asians and becoming a major healthcare burden in elderly population.
Bhanu Prasad Nagula, Abhishek Vodnala
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Total robotic transhiatal excision for a large left-sided esophageal epiphrenic diverticulum: a case report [PDF]
Surgery for a symptomatic epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum (EED) typically involves a diverticulectomy with myotomy and partial fundoplication. A 54-year-old male patients presented with postprandial retrosternal pain and regurgitation.
Sanjamjot Singh+7 more
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A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials to Compare Long-Term Outcomes of Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. [PDF]
In recent years, several studies with large sample sizes and recent follow-up data have been published comparing outcomes between laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication.
Zhi-chao Tian+5 more
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Background: There is a significant learning curve associated with laparoscopic Nissen's fundoplication, during which, complications due to surgical errors are more likely to occur.
Kalpesh Jani
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One potential comorbidity after congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is gastroesophageal reflux (GER), which can have a substantial effect on patients’ quality of life, thriving, and complications later in life.
Christoph von Schrottenberg+6 more
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Can intraoperative manometry influence the outcome of the surgical treatment of achalasia? [PDF]
Introduction. Achalasia is defined as incomplete or even absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter secondary to the chronic degeneration of unspecified etiology of the myenteric nerve plexus. Material and method.
Alecu, Lucian+5 more
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Minimal access surgery compared with medical management for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease : five year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial (REFLUX) [PDF]
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Boachie, C+7 more
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Long-Term Follow-up Results of Children Undergoing Achalasia Surgery
Objective: Achalasia is a disease characterized by lower esophageal sphincter motility disorder. Whereas there is no clear algorithm in treating achalasia in children, Heller myotomy is known to be as the most effective method.
Kutay Bahadır+8 more
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