[A technique combining a Collis gastroplasty and Nissen's fundoplication (author's transl)]

A high rate of anatomical and symptomatic recurrence is frequently observed after surgical treatment of gastrooesophageal reflux, even when the classical methods described by Hill, Belsey, or Nissen are employed. A technique combining a Collis gastroplasty, which enables reconstruction of an intra-abdominal oesophageal segment, and Nissen's fundoplication, can effectively reduce the relapse rate. The various stages of the technique employed are described.