[The pig model for the laparoscopic antireflux surgery training]

The laparoscopic treatment of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) includes antireflux surgery (AR) procedure which may be performed in an optimal functional manner. To achieve this target adequate training is mandatory for the surgical team. In the "Sf. John" Laparoscopic Training Center (Bucharest, Romania) we have studied the advantages and disadvantages of a pig model for training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery. 16 pigs (20-25 kg) were included in this study. The results of this study included: 1. a complete description of the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in pigs and 2. the evaluation of the pig model for laparoscopic AR surgery. The use of pigs with anesthesia as a training model for laparoscopic AR surgery present certain advantages for the trainees: clear and humans similar anatomy, real surgical conditions (OR, equipment, instruments, lived animals).