The so-called gold standard for antireflux surgery has been the laparoscopicNissenprocedure, a total fundoplication which wraps the fundus 360 degrees around the esophagus and results in a hyper functioning antireflux valve. Because the Nissen procedure modifies the esophagus and the stomach beyond nor...
• Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (commonly referred to as Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) involves reinforcing the "valve" between the esophagus and the stomach by wrapping the upper portion of the stomach around the lowest portion of the esophagus - much the way a bun wraps around a hot...
A band wraps around and squeezes a narrow section in the upper-middle part of the stomach. This creates a smaller stomach “section” above the band which fills up quicker after eating, causing the patient to feel full sooner and eat less. How Lap-Band Surgery Is Performed The Lap-Band,...