Haven’t responded to other forms of treatment Have had a related procedure — called a Nissen procedure — in the past that needs to be corrected Have had a TIF procedure in the past ...

The types of fundoplication surgery vary in terms of how many degrees the fundus wraps around the esophageal sphincter. The 360-degree Nissen wrap style is the most common fundoplication 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 Nissen fundoplication is the procedure of choice for the treatment of GERD in patients with or without esophageal dysmotility. Evidence suggests dysmotility is improved after fundoplication.

Before surgery, you'll probably get tests to check how well the muscles in your esophagus work, including esophageal manometry and esophageal motility studies. Because you're taking a risk with ...

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 ...