Comparative outcomes of laparoscopic fundoplication and magnetic sphincter augmentation: is there a difference?

The prevalence of gastrointestinal reflux disease and reflux-related complications continue to rise, treatment options are limited. Medical management alone is often ineffective chronic use carries inherent risk. Magnetic sphincter augmentation represents a reasonable viable option for appropriately selected patients. Compared surgical wraps, magnetic (MSA) may provide similar rates patient satisfaction, anti-acid medication cessation, decreased esophageal acid exposure. Additionally, MSA lower postoperative gas bloat symptoms better preserve the ability belch or vomit, versus wraps. augmentation, however, still relatively new, further study needed evaluate compare outcomes more that