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Laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease

, 2014
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus leads to troublesome symptoms and/or complications. Heartburn is the cardinal symptom, often associated with regurgitation.
Piccoli M., Conigliaro R., Frazzoni L., Frazzoni M., Melotti G.   +4 more
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Transoral incision free fundoplication (TIF) – A new paradigm in the surgical treatment of GERD

, 2010
An estimated 10 billion dollars is spent treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the USA every year. The present article reports a case of the safe and successful use of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) using the EsophyX™ device ...
Arthur Yushuva, McMahon, Michael, Michael McMahon, Yushuva, Arthur, Goodman, Elliot, Elliot Goodman   +5 more
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Experimental study of adhesion formation in open and laparoscopic fundoplication.

, 1998
BACKGROUND The extent of adhesion formation following both open and laparoscopic surgery remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the extent of postoperative adhesion formation after laparoscopic and open fundoplication in a rat model.
Kuzinkovas V, Baer HU, Büchler MW, Renzulli P, Krähenbühl L, Schäfer M   +5 more
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Nationwide Survey of the Surgical Treatment for Hiatal Hernia in Japan

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
Aim This study aimed to clarify patient background characteristics, preoperative findings, surgical factors, and postoperative outcomes according to hernia type in patients who underwent surgery for hiatal hernia in Japan.
Soji Ozawa, Nobuo Omura, Kazuo Koyanagi, Junya Oguma, Akihito Kazuno, Yuko Kitagawa, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yasushi Toh, Hisahiro Matsubara   +8 more
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Fundoplication [PDF]

, 2020
Douglas C. Barnhart, Robert A. Cina
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Laparoscopic Thal Fundoplication with Gastrostomy in Children

, 1996
A technique was developed to adapt the Thal fundoplication to the laparoscopic approach. Modifications include tying an umbilical tape (as a loop) around the esophagus for retraction, interrupted fundoplication sutures, and extracorporeal gastrostomy ...
Martinez-Frontanilla, Luis A., Haase, Gerald M., Sartorelli, Kennith H., Meagher, David P., Jr.   +3 more
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Current Status of Anti-Reflux Surgery as a Treatment for GERD

Medicina
Anti-reflux surgery (ARS) is an efficient treatment option for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Despite growing evidence of the efficacy and safety of ARS, medications including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) remain the most commonly administered ...
Jooyeon Lee, Inhyeok Lee, Youjin Oh, Jeong Woo Kim, Yeongkeun Kwon, Ahmad Alromi, Mohannad Eledreesi, Alkadam Khalid, Wafa Aljarbou, Sungsoo Park   +9 more
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Nissen Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

, 1988
In a prospective study, the Nissen fundoplication was shown to be superior to both the Belsey and Hill procedure in the control of reflux symptoms and in the restoration of distal esophageal sphincter competence [2]. Despite these excellent early results,
T. R. DeMeester, L. Bonavina
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Laparoscopic vs open fundoplication in infants

, 2002
Background: Laparoscopic esophagogastric fundoplication is an effective treatment for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). although its role in the very young is still largely undetermined.
Liu, DC, Somme, S, Rodriguez, JA, Kirsch, DG   +3 more
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Laparoscopic versus open Nissen fundoplication in infants after neonatal laparotomy.

, 2007
BACKGROUND: Nissen fundoplication is an effective treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants. Laparoscopic procedures after previous laparotomy are technically more challenging.
Kane, Timothy D., Potoka, Douglas A., Gaines, Barbara A., Feliz, Alexander, Barsness, Katherine A., Upperman, Jeffery S.   +5 more
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