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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2016; 8(1): 77-83
Published online Jan 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i1.77
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: A review of surgical decision making
Maureen Moore, Cheguevara Afaneh, Daniel Benhuri, Caroline Antonacci, Jonathan Abelson, Rasa Zarnegar
Maureen Moore, Cheguevara Afaneh, Daniel Benhuri, Caroline Antonacci, Jonathan Abelson, Rasa Zarnegar, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY 10065, United States
Author contributions: Moore M was the first author of the paper and performed the majority of the writing, prepared the figure; Afaneh C and Zarnegar R helped with research and editing; Benhuri D, Antonacci C and Abelson J helped with research.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest.
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Correspondence to: Maureen Moore, MD, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, United States. mud9014@med.cornell.edu
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Received: July 28, 2015
Peer-review started: August 1, 2015
First decision: October 13, 2015
Revised: October 27, 2015
Accepted: November 24, 2015
Article in press: November 25, 2015
Published online: January 27, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder with increasing prevalence. Excessive reflux of acidic gastric contents has a multitude of symptoms for the suffering patient including heartburn, regurgitation, cough, and dysphagia. Surgical intervention is often necessary in those who fail medical therapy, are non-compliant or wish to discontinue long-term medical therapy, have complications secondary to GERD, or present with extra-esophageal symptoms. There are various types of anti-reflux operations that are successful in treating GERD. Laparoscopic fundoplication is the gold standard for surgical treatment. Robotic Nissen fundoplication is also advantageous with good outcomes.