Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is a satisfactory alternative to long-term omeprazole therapy

A total of 168 patients with proven gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) receiving long-term medical therapy underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. The operation was converted to open fundoplication in four patients. All patients reported complete (92.3 per cent) or partial (7.7 per cent) relief of reflux symptoms 1 month after surgery. There were no associated deaths and the perioperative complication rate was 8.9 per cent. The …