Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication for GERD

This chapter provides a summary of a landmark study in minimally invasive surgery. How does laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication compare to an open surgical procedure in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease with respect to reflux symptoms and reoperation rates? Starting with that question, it describes the basics of the study, including funding, year study began, year study was published, study location, who was studied, who was excluded, how many patients, study design, study intervention, follow-up, endpoints, results, and criticism and limitations. The chapter briefly reviews other relevant studies and information, discusses implications, and concludes with a relevant clinical case on laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.