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A laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is performed in order to surgically correct gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It involves a 360 degrees wrap of the fundus of the stomach around its proximal aspect. The chapter describes a laparoscopic approach, which is most commonly performed.
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Kavousi, Y. (2020). Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. In: Karamanos, E. (eds) Common Surgeries Made Easy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41350-7_1
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