Complications of laparoscopic fundoplication: the first 100 patients.
Laparoscopic fundoplication is being performed with increasing frequency. The learning curve for the operation is long, and we herein discuss some of the problems we have experienced with this surgery. We also discuss changes we have made in our technique as the result of our experiences.
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Division of Upper Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Concord Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011379:Prognosis