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Only Nissen is capitalized. So: Nissen fundoplication.
Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic fundoplication,
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Absolutely. In fact, many patients who have had Nissen fundoplication are required to have barriatric revisions.
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To learn more about the Nissen Fundoplication on the Wikipedia website. They have details on the history, technique and possible complications. Information can also be found on WebMD.
The University of Chicago Medical Center claims to have some of the best doctors and surgeons in the world who specialize in esophageal diseases. They do the Nissen Fundoplication surgery as well as other procedures for gastroesophageal disorders. Good luck!
This maloney dilator is used during a Nissen procedure to prevent suture from being too tight outup Nissen Fundoplication surgical procedure
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If medications are not helping then a surgical procedure such as the "Stretta" (done by a gastroenterologist without making any cuts) or a "Nissen fundoplication" (surgery) are done.
All gastroesophageal reflux surgery, including Nissen fundoplication, attempts to restore the normal function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).