What are the advantages of laparoscopic fundoplication?
Laparoscopic fundoplication offers significant advantages over traditional surgery for GERD. Before laparoscopic surgery became available, a much longer and more dangerous procedure was used. The incisions were larger and potential complications included blood clots, infection, and pain. Will I need treatment after surgery? Some studies show very high success rates following the most commonly performed GERD surgery, laparoscopic fundoplication – as high as 90% after 3 years. It is important, however, to choose a surgeon who is very experienced with this particular type of surgery and ask him or her if you are a good candidate for it and what your possible outcomes may be.
