Tag: Fundoplication

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Nov 5;11:CD003243. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003243.pub3. Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery versus medical management for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. Garg SK1, Gurusamy KS. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition with 3% to 33% of people from different parts of the world suffering from GORD. There is considerable uncertainty about whether people with GORD should receive an operation or medical treatment for controlling the condition. OBJECTIVES: To assess the benefits and harms of laparoscopic fundoplication versus medical treatment for people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Upper Gastrointestinal...

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World J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Jan 27;8(1):77-83. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i1.77. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: A review of surgical decision making. Moore M1, Afaneh C , Benhuri D , Antonacci C , Abelson J, Zarnegar R . Abstract Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common disorder with increasing prevalence. It is estimated that up to 20%-25% of Americans experience symptoms of GERD weekly. Excessive reflux of acidic often with alkaline bile salt gastric and duodenal contents results in a multitude of symptoms for the patient including heartburn, regurgitation, cough, and dysphagia. There are also associated complications of GERD including erosive esophagitis, Barrett's...

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