Laparoscopic Nissen procedure in children.
Fundoplication is among the most frequently performed procedures in infants and children. The Nissen fundoplication is the most commonly performed anti-reflux procedure done in the pediatric population. The broad indications include respiratory compromise, failure to thrive, neurologic impairment, and severe esophagitis. Over the last decade the application of a minimally invasive surgical technique to this procedure has received widespread acceptance among adult and pediatric surgeons and should now be considered the technique of choice.
Rothenberg
Steven S
SS
Mother and Child Hospital at Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA.
D002648:Child; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000379:methods*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy