Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2006 Sep;39(9):733-738.

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and Collis Gastroplasty

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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Korea. kjna@chonnam.ac.kr

Abstract

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been increased recently in Korea. The use of minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery has become popular in the operation of esophageal disease such as esophageal cancer or gastroesophageal reflux disorder. We experienced three cases of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplications and one case of laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty, and we will describe the technical aspect of these surgeries.

Keyword

Gastroesophageal reflux; Laparoscope; Nissen fundoplication; Collis-Nissen procedure

MeSH Terms

Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Neoplasms
Fundoplication*
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Gastroplasty*
Korea
Laparoscopes
Prevalence
Thoracoscopy
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