Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy
DeVault K, Seelig M, Floch N, Klingler P, Cina R, Hinder R, Branton S. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 1999, 94: 632. PMID: 10086643, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.1999.00926.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRefractory esophageal stricturesLaparoscopic antireflux surgeryAntireflux surgeryEsophageal strictureFollow-upSevere gastroesophageal reflux diseaseMean follow-upRelief of dysphagiaOutcomes of patientsProton pump inhibitorsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseProspective follow-up analysisPeptic ulcer diseaseDysphagia scoreFrequent pneumoniaLaparoscopic surgeryPump inhibitorsMinimal complicationsClinical outcomesH2 blockersReflux diseaseSurgeryUlcer diseasePatientsQuality of lifeLaparoscopic Antireflux Surgery –It’s a Wrap!
Hinder R, Smith S, Klingler P, Branton S, Floch N, Seelig M. Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery –It’s a Wrap! Digestive Surgery 1999, 16: 7-11. PMID: 9949260, DOI: 10.1159/000018686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGastroesophageal RefluxHumansLaparoscopyMalePatient SatisfactionPrognosisTreatment OutcomeConceptsLaparoscopic antireflux surgerySelection of patientsAntireflux surgeryAvailability of minimally invasive techniquesEvaluation of patientsMinimally invasive techniquesManagement of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseSurgical management of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseLong-term resultsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseAdvanced laparoscopyOpen surgerySurgical managementOpen procedureSurgical techniqueInvasive techniquesReflux diseaseSurgeryPatientsLaparoscopy