Laparoscopic anterior fundoplication.
Laparoscopic fundoplication has become the standard surgical method of treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Although Nissen total fundoplication is the most commonly performed procedure, partial fundoplication, either anterior or posterior, is becoming more acceptable because of a suggested lower risk of long term side effects. This article describes a technique of laparoscopic anterior fundoplication.
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Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK. almunr@aol.com
D018662:Fundoplication / Q000379:methods*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011182:Postoperative Care