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Long-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

Nissen fundoplication yields lasting relief for GERD, with high satisfaction rates over a decade or more.

  • Heartburn decreased from 94.2% to 33.7%, regurgitation from 68.7% to 13.4%, and esophagitis from 61.7% to 7.4%.
  • Only 17% experienced symptom recurrence, while 87% reported they would choose the procedure again.

Postoperative challenges include gas-bloating (53%) and dysphagia (26%), but overall outcomes support its effectiveness.

Meta-Analysis by Principe J, Angeramo CA (…) Schlottmann F et 4 al. in Ann Surg

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