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Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux
Author(s) -
Stengel Joyce M.,
DiRado Ralph
Publication year - 1995
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)63738-1
Subject(s) - nissen fundoplication , medicine , reflux , gastric fundus , laparotomy , esophageal sphincter , ileus , surgery , laparoscopy , esophagus , fundus (uterus) , general surgery , stomach , disease
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is an effective treatment for gastroesophageal reflux. The procedure involves wrapping the gastric fundus around the lower end of the esophagus to augment the lower esophageal sphincter. The procedure offers several advantages over open laparotomy, including smaller abdominal incisions, reduced postoperative discomfort, and shortened postoperative recovery and hospital stays. The laparoscopic approach also reduces the length of time a patient has an ileus. AORN J 61 (March 1995) 483–489.