LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

Authors
FARRELL TM HUNTER JG
Citation
Tm. Farrell et Jg. Hunter, LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE, Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques-Part A, 7(6), 1997, pp. 333-343
Citations number
48
Journal title
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques-Part A → ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
6
Year of publication
1997
Pages
333 - 343
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
This monograph provides a review of the contemporary surgical manageme nt of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), drawing primarily on the experience at Emery University Hospital, We emphasize the importance of precise anatomic and physiologic preoperative evaluation to confirm the diagnosis of GERD, and stress technical aspects of laparoscopic f undoplication that have improved outcomes.