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Thoracoscopic fundoplication

J A Salo1, T Kiviluoto, L Heikkilä

  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.

Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|January 1, 1993
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia effectively resolved symptoms and improved esophageal health. This minimally invasive approach offers benefits for patients with adhesions or obesity.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Pathologic gastro-oesophageal reflux, reflux oesophagitis, and hiatal hernia are common conditions.
  • Traditional surgical approaches may be limited by factors such as intra-abdominal adhesions or patient obesity.