Open AccessA Randomized, Prospective Comparison of the Nissen Fundoplication Versus the Toupet Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Author(s) -
Henry L. Laws,
Ronald H. Clements,
Connie M. Swillie
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-199706000-00002
Subject(s) - medicine , nissen fundoplication , surgery , reflux , prospective cohort study , dysphagia , esophagus , laparoscopy , randomized controlled trial , laparotomy , esophageal disease , disease
A prospective, randomized trial was performed to determine which of two antireflux procedures, a complete wrap (Nissen) or a 200N wrap (Toupet), was more effective with fewer sequelae.