Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a technique for the easy and precise manufacture of a true fundoplication. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Passing the stomach behind the esophagus during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is a common source of frustration for the laparoscopic surgeon. It often leads to an incorrect formation of the fundoplication, resulting in a wrapping or twisting of the fundus around the distal esophagus. The correct technique should result in the distal esophagus being enveloped inside the fundus without distorting the orientation of the greater curve. We have developed an easy, precise, and reproducible technique to perform this maneuver. The steps for performance of this maneuver are described.

publication date

  • March 1, 2000

Research

keywords

  • Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopy

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0034010939

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s004640000071

PubMed ID

  • 10741453

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 14

issue

  • 3