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What is the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication procedure?

April 26, 2017Fundoplication LAPAROSCOPIC nissen procedure

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What is the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication procedure?

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A. This procedure is designed to improve the natural barrier between the stomach and the esophagus. The surgeon wraps the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus to prevent the flow of acids from the stomach into the esophagus.