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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2014; 20(39): 14272-14279
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14272
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14272
Laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease
Marzio Frazzoni, Leonardo Frazzoni, Digestive Pathophysiology Unit, Baggiovara Hospital, 41100 Modena, Italy
Micaela Piccoli, Gianluigi Melotti, Department of General Surgery, Baggiovara Hospital, 41100 Modena, Italy
Rita Conigliaro, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Baggiovara Hospital, 41100 Modena, Italy
Author contributions: Frazzoni M contributed to the concept and design of the review, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting of the manuscript; Piccoli M, Conigliaro R, Frazzoni L, Melotti G contributed to the concept of the review, analysis and interpretation of data, critical revision of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Marzio Frazzoni, MD, Digestive Pathophysiology Unit, Baggiovara Hospital, Viale Giardini 1355, 41100 Modena, Italy. marziofrazzoni@gmail.com
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Received: November 26, 2013
Revised: January 30, 2014
Accepted: May 12, 2014
Published online: October 21, 2014
Revised: January 30, 2014
Accepted: May 12, 2014
Published online: October 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: The present review focuses on the definition and diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the techniques and results of laparoscopic fundoplication, and the currently accepted indications for antireflux surgery. Proton pump inhibitor-refractory GERD is thoroughly considered, with a special regard to impedance-pH monitoring criteria useful for diagnosing this condition which currently represents the main indication for laparoscopic fundoplication.