Surgical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Autores: Candice L. Wilshire, Thomas J. Watson
• Localización: Gastroenterology clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8553, Vol. 42, Nº. 1, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Benign and Neoplastic Conditions of the Esophagus), págs. 119-131
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Antireflux surgery has become a well-established therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its complications. The popularization of minimally invasive surgical techniques has brought about a revolution in the use of fundoplication for the long-term management of GERD. A reliable and objective understanding of the outcomes following fundoplication is important for all physicians treating GERD, so that informed decisions can be made regarding the optimal treatment strategy for a given patient. With ongoing study, the appropriate indications for surgical intervention among the array of potential antireflux therapies will continue to be elucidated.