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Laparoscopic Nissen procedure in children.

Steven S Rothenberg¹

¹Mother and Child Hospital at Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA.

Seminars in Laparoscopic Surgery

|October 31, 2002

Summary

Nissen fundoplication is a common anti-reflux surgery for children with conditions like respiratory issues or failure to thrive. Minimally invasive techniques are now the preferred surgical approach for this pediatric procedure.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Fundoplication is a frequent surgical procedure in pediatric populations.
The Nissen fundoplication is the most common anti-reflux surgery for children.
Indications include respiratory compromise, failure to thrive, neurologic impairment, and severe esophagitis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the indications and surgical approaches for Nissen fundoplication in pediatric patients.
To highlight the growing acceptance and efficacy of minimally invasive techniques.

Main Methods:

Review of current surgical practices and literature regarding pediatric fundoplication.
Analysis of the adoption trends of minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Main Results:

Nissen fundoplication is widely performed for various pediatric conditions.
Minimally invasive surgical techniques have gained significant acceptance over the past decade.
These minimally invasive approaches are increasingly considered the standard of care.

Conclusions:

Minimally invasive Nissen fundoplication is a well-accepted and effective anti-reflux procedure in pediatric surgery.
The technique of choice for pediatric fundoplication should now be minimally invasive surgery.

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