title: Laparoscopic alternatives to fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux: the role of magnetic augmentation and electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
abstract: Reflux symptoms are very common, and despite modern medication they are a major cause of disease burden and loss of quality of life worldwide. Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery is the only current effective alternative but suffers from the risks of long-term side effects. Surgery also suffers variation in standards and outcomes. Magnetic augmentation and electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter represent promising innovative procedures in the field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Milano Medical School, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bonavina
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Services Research, Durham University Medical School, Durham, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Attwood
mesh_terms: D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D049630:Esophageal Sphincter, Lower; D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D059346:Magnets; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods
keywords: acid reflux; antireflux laparoscopic surgery; gastroesophageal reflux (GERD); health-related quality of life; heartburn; lower esophageal sphincter (LES)