Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Record ID 32010000896
English
Authors' objectives:
Laparoscopic fundoplication is a minimal access surgical procedure for patients with long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This procedure aims to reestablish the antireflux barrier, with the objective of preventing reflux of gastric contents, eliminating symptoms, healing esophagitis, preventing recurrence of symptoms or progression of disease, and reducing the need for lifelong medical treatment.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2009
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=10244
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures
- Laparoscopy
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2009 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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