Fundoplication reborn--thanks to laparoscopic surgical techniques

Irrespective of the exact procedure employed, laparoscopic fundoplication--in the hands of the expert--is a rapidly performed operation with a low complication rate. Over the long-term, young patients with severe reflux complaints (GERD) in particular should benefit from this operation.

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Published inMMW Fortschritte der Medizin Vol. 148; no. 6; p. 32
Main Authors Welter, H F, Wendland, S, Gleissner, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 09.02.2006
Subjects
Barrett Esophagus - complications
Barrett Esophagus - diagnosis
Barrett Esophagus - surgery
Esophageal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Fundoplication - methods
Gastroesophageal Reflux - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Risk Assessment
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Summary:Irrespective of the exact procedure employed, laparoscopic fundoplication--in the hands of the expert--is a rapidly performed operation with a low complication rate. Over the long-term, young patients with severe reflux complaints (GERD) in particular should benefit from this operation.
ISSN:1438-3276