Current status of antireflux surgery

Derick J Christian; Jo Buyske

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2005.05.007

Current status of antireflux surgery

Surg Clin North Am. 2005 Oct;85(5):931-47, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2005.05.007.

Authors

Derick J Christian¹, Jo Buyske

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, 38th and Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

PMID: 16139029
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2005.05.007

Abstract

This article summarizes the historical aspects of antireflux surgery,including the initial techniques and subsequent modifications. Appropriate patient selection is essential to the success of antireflux procedures. The authors review the diagnostic evaluation, the technical details of the procedure, and how to manage surgical failures.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Esophageal Diseases / surgery
Fundoplication / methods*
Fundoplication / trends
Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery*
Hernia, Hiatal / surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Patient Selection
Reoperation
Surgical Mesh