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Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Nissen Fundoplication
Author(s) -
Rogers Mary A.,
Cox Joyce A.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62823-8
Subject(s) - medicine , nissen fundoplication , hernia repair , surgery , hernia , laparoscopy , general surgery , reflux , disease
Laparoscopic approach to paraesophageal hernia repair is a recent application of minimally invasive videoscopic surgery. Procedures such as paraesophageal hernia repair with Nissen fundoplication that previously could only be performed as open techniques now can be performed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic approach of this major surgical repair benefits patients because of the reduced surgical time, decreased length of hospital stay, reduced hospital costs, and a reduction in loss of work time. AORN J 67 (March 1998) 536–551.