Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery, 1st ed. 2023

This book provides detailed, up-to-date information on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and all aspects of laparoscopic antireflux surgery. Clear descriptions of surgical techniques and important surgical tips are combined with state of the art research results to create a unique resource for general surgeons and other health care providers. The book opens by presenting the latest knowledge on the pathogenesis of GERD, identifying the target symptoms, and explaining diagnostic tests and their interpretation. The various techniques of fundoplication are then clearly described and illustrated, with provision of advice on the postoperative clinical pathway and the management of complications. Laparoscopic revision of failed antireflux surgery is fully covered, and the use of antireflux surgery in specific situations, such as achalasia and paraesophageal hernia, is discussed. The relationship between sleeve gastrectomy and GERD is also explored. Finally, guidance is provided on magnetic sphincter augmentation using the LINX Reflux Management System and on other emerging surgical options.

2              GERD pathogenesis and essential anatomic knowledge for antireflux surgery

3              Clinical manifestations and surgical indications of gastroesophageal reflux disease

4              Anti-reflux surgery to extra-esophageal manifestations of GERD

5              Diagnostic tests and interpretations before anti-reflux surgery

6              Various Techniques of Anti-reflux treatment

7              Postoperative Clinical Pathway after Anti-reflux Surgery

8              Complications after antireflux surgery (ARS) and managements

9              Long-term Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of Anti-reflux Surgery

10           Failure and Revision of Antireflux Surgery

11           Anti-reflux Surgery during Specific Situations: Achalasia, Para-esophageal Large Hiatal Hernia

12           Reflux after Bariatric Surgery

13           Emerging surgical options

Sungsoo Park, MD, Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.

Miguel A. Burch, MD, FACS, Department of Surgery, Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.

Joong-Min Park, MD, Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

Describes fundoplication techniques in detail

Explains management of complications and revision surgery

Covers the use of LINX and emerging surgical options