title: Magnetic lower esophageal sphincter augmentation device removal.
abstract: Implantation of a magnetic lower esophageal sphincter augmentation device is now an alternative to fundoplication in the surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although successful management of GERD has been reported following placement of the device, there are instances when device removal is needed. The details of the technique for laparoscopic magnetic lower esophageal sphincter device removal are presented to assist surgeons should device removal become necessary.
authors.affiliation: Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA, charnsberger@ucsd.edu.
authors.forename: Cristina R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Harnsberger
authors.forename: Ryan C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Broderick
authors.forename: Hans F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Fuchs
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berducci
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beck
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gallo
authors.forename: Garth R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Jacobsen
authors.forename: Bryan J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Sandler
authors.forename: Santiago
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Horgan
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D049630:Esophageal Sphincter, Lower / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008280:Magnetics; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure