Laparoscopic anterior fundoplication

Munro, A.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 45(2): 93-98

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835
PMID: 10822918
Document Number: 515764
Laparoscopic fundoplication has become the standard surgical method of treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Although Nissen total fundoplication is the most commonly performed procedure, partial fundoplication, either anterior or posterior, is becoming more acceptable because of a suggested lower risk of long term side effects. This article describes a technique of laparoscopic anterior fundoplication.

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