Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: report of first 15 cases.
Performance of a Nissen fundoplication laparoscopically for gastroesophageal reflux disease offers significant advantages such as reduction in hospital stay, postoperative recovery time, and return to work time. Early experience with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is presented.
O'Reilly
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MJ
Advanced Laparoscopic Training Center, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA.
Mullins
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SG
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications