Video Tip: Nissen Fundoplication | October 2021-Nissen Fundiplication

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the Nissen fundoplication, an anatomical procedure named after Rudolf Nissen. It involves wrapping the fundus around the esophagogastric junction to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter. The procedure is mostly performed laparoscopically and has shown positive results in various studies. Despite some potential side effects such as gas bloat and dysphagia, patients generally have a high satisfaction rate, with around 90% of them stating that they would undergo the Nissen fundoplication again. These studies were conducted before manometry was easily available, which might have exacerbated symptoms in patients with underlying esophageal dysmotility.

Keywords

Nissen fundoplication

anatomical procedure

Rudolf Nissen

laparoscopic procedure

lower esophageal sphincter