title: The technique of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
abstract: Nissen fundoplication can be successfully carried out by the laparoscopic technique. Surgeons trained in laparoscopy are able to perform this procedure on selected patients with gastroesophageal reflux refractory to medical therapy. The technique is described in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hinder
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Filipi
mesh_terms: D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008722:Methods