Surgical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Patient Selection, Fundoplication, And Emerging Antireflux Strategies
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic condition caused by failure of the antireflux barrier at the esophagogastric junction. Surgical management aims to restore this barrier by improving the function of the diaphragmatic crura, lower esophageal sphincter, and gastroesophageal flap valve. Laparoscopic Nissen fund...