BACKGROUND For nearly 2 decades, the laparoscopic correction of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has demonstrated its utility. However, the surgical technique has evolved over time, with mixed long-term results. We briefly review the evolution of antireflux surgery for the treatment of GERD, provide an update specific to the long-term efficacy of laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS), an...

Background: With the increasing number of laparoscopic fundoplications, many more patients with a failed primary antireflux operation are being referred for complex redo procedures. The objective this study was to evaluate our results surgery using Belsey Mark IV (BMIV) Repair. Methods: A retrospective analysis who underwent BMIV repair following fundoplication performed. endpoint failure proce...

Anaesthetic management of an infant with spinal muscular atrophy [Type 1] for fundoplication and feeding gastrostomy - IJCA- Print ISSN No: 2394-4781 Online No:- 2394-4994 Article DOI 10.18231/j.ijca.2023.044, Indian Journal Clinical Anaesthesia-Indian J Clin Anaesth

PATIENTS Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was undertaken in 200 patients between 1991 and 1994. METHODS Pre-operative assessment included symptom score, endoscopy, manometry, and 24 hour pH monitoring of the oesophagus. Patients were evaluated at three and 12 months after surgery with symptom scoring and 96 patients also underwent 24 hour pH studies at three to six months postoperatively. ...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Fundoplication is considered in patients with refractory extraesophageal reflux symptoms. However, postoperative symptom resolution is inconsistent. This analysis investigates which presenting symptoms and preoperative objective parameters predict postoperative symptom improvement. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS A total of 237 patients referred for ex...