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Laparoscopic tailored Nissen fundoplication
Surgical Endoscopy, 2010It is difficult sometimes to determine the suture points for proper Nissen fundoplication under laparoscopy. We introduce a new procedure to define the suture points in Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF).After dissection of the hiatus and mobilization of the fundus, the circumference of the esophagus c is measured at a point 2-cm cranial from the
Shinya Asami+6 more
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Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
2002Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication has emerged as the most common operative approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease. This chapter details the standard procedure, pitfalls, and complications.
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Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
2011Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is performed for gastroesophageal reflux disease unresponsive to maximal medical treatment, unwillingness or inability to remain on lifelong acid suppression therapy, or concurrently with symptomatic hiatal hernia repairs. Manometric studies should confirm absence of any significant esophageal dysmotility.
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Outpatient Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
AORN Journal, 2002ABSTRACTGastroesophageal reflux disease affects more than 40% of Americans, causing heartburn and reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus when bending or lying down. Lifestyle modification, such as weight loss and a diet rich in protein and low in fat and glucose, should increase the patient's resting lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Avoiding
Deborah Corsnitz+3 more
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Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication
2016Nissen’s fundoplication is performed for patients with gastroesophageal reflux. In this chapter, the author describes laparoscopic Nissen–Rossetti fundoplication. This method is simple, safe, and highly effective, with few complications or recurrences.
Osamu Segawa, Hirotsugu Terakura
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Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication
1995Gastroesophageal is a common disease that accounts for approximately 75% of esophageal pathology. Motility abnormalities of the esophagus and stomach, including an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter, are responsible for pathologic reflux in the majority of patients. Surgical treatment offers the only chance of long-term cure.
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