title: [Laparoscopic antireflux procedures].
abstract: Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is rapidly replacing traditional operations for the treatment of medically refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. These procedures are technically demanding. Troublesome side effects can be minimized by carefully selecting patients and using a meticulous and appropriate technique. Extensive follow-up data are now emerging and indicate that these procedures can offer long-term control of symptoms with few permanent side effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Klingler
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hinder
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Branton
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Floch
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Seelig
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D016896:Treatment Outcome