title: Laparoscopic antireflux repair and myotomy.
abstract: Since 1991, the techniques of endosurgical antireflux repair and myotomy have been developed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal motility disorders. The principles of open surgery for the treatment of these conditions learned over several decades should be incorporated into minimally invasive approaches. Moreover, proper patient evaluation and selection are critical to the success of these procedures. This paper describes the technical aspects of endosurgical antireflux repair and myotomy.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California Healthcare Consultation Center, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Ortega
mesh_terms: D019723:Endoscopes; D015154:Esophageal Motility Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation