Laparoscopic fundoplication

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Laparoscopic fundoplication is a method for the treatment of reflux disease (heartburn), developed from the conventionally performed fundoplication according to Rudolf Nissen in 1957. The gastric fundus is placed as a cuff around the stomach entrance and fixed with individual sutures. This reduces the flow of gastric acid back into the esophagus .

see also: laparoscopy

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