This patient's symptoms may be due to improper evaluation before surgery (ie ... This test was ordered to evaluate dysphagia after Nissen fundoplication. Esophageal Manometry: An 8-lumen silicone ...

The main surgery for stubborn heartburn is called fundoplication. The surgeon can either directly touch the parts of your body they're working on (open fundoplication), or they can use special ...

The transoral incisionless fundoplication ... medications or repeat the surgery. These days most experts are recommending the TIF procedure over the traditional Nissen procedure.

However, there is a range of procedures available for those who need surgery, the most common being the Nissen fundoplication. A Nissen fundoplication is a common surgery for a hiatal hernia.

the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication has over a 90% satisfaction rate at 5 years. Recently available 10-year data indicate satisfaction rates remain high at 88%. Redo surgery for identifiable ...

Most patients are eligible to undergo minimally invasive surgery, commonly called laparoscopic or robotic ... typically the surgeon will also perform a fundoplication (stomach wrap) at the same time ...

Mid-term Outcomes of Nissen Fundoplication Versus Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass for Primary Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients With Obesity.

The long-term quality of life after Nissen fundoplication is independent of surgical approach; most patients are satisfied if surgery decreases reflux symptoms and the need for acid suppression ...

One surgical patient had a herniated Nissen fundoplication that resulted in repeat surgery complicated by postoperative pneumonia; recovery was complete, and repeat surgery successfully controlled ...

The last two decades have observed development of surgical treatment of benign conditions of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), including anti-reflux surgery ... in patients subjected to ...