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1. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery: long-term outcomes and quality of life.

Author: Rosenthal R; Peterli R; Guenin MO; von Flue M; Ackermann C;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Kantonsspital Olten, Olten, Switzerland. rrosenthal@uhbs.ch
Journal: J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2006 Dec;16(6):557-61.
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2. Recurrent gastroesophageal reflux in neurologically impaired patients after fundoplication.

Author: Goessler A; Huber-Zeyringer A; Hoellwarth ME;
Institution: Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Graz, Medical School, Auenbruggerplatz, Graz, Austria. aljagoessler@yahoo.com
Journal: Acta Paediatr. 2007 Jan;96(1):87-93.
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3. Laparoscopic clam shell partial fundoplication achieves effective reflux control with reduced postoperative dysphagia and gas bloating.

Author: el-Sherif AE; Adusumilli PS; Pettiford BL; d'Amato TA; Schuchert MJ; Clark A; DiRenzo C; Landreneau JP; Luketich JD; Landreneau RJ;
Institution: The Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Journal: Ann Thorac Surg. 2007 Nov;84(5):1704-9.
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4. Ten-year follow up after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Cowgill SM; Gillman R; Kraemer E; Al-Saadi S; Villadolid D; Rosemurgy A;
Institution: Digestive Disorders Center, Tampa General Hospital, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33601, USA. scowgill@health.usf.edu
Journal: Am Surg. 2007 Aug;73(8):748-52; discussion 752-3.
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5. Antireflux sleeve gastroplasty: description of a novel technique.

Author: Fedenko V; Evdoshenko V;
Institution: Bariatric Practice, Federal Medical Center, Moscow, Russia. fedenko@mail.ru
Journal: Obes Surg. 2007 Jun;17(6):820-4.
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6. Risk factors for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease after fundoplication in pediatric patients: a case-control study.

Author: Ngerncham M; Barnhart DC; Haricharan RN; Roseman JM; Georgeson KE; Harmon CM;
Institution: Department of Epidemiology and International Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
Journal: J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Sep;42(9):1478-85.
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7. Laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti fundoplication is effective to control gastro-oesophageal and pharyngeal reflux detected using 24-hour oesophageal impedance and pH monitoring (MII-pH).

Author: Del Genio G; Rossetti G; Brusciano L; Maffettone V; Napolitano V; Pizza F; Tolone S; Del Genio A; Di Martino M;
Institution: I Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy. gdg@doctor.com
Journal: Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2006 Oct;26(5):287-92.
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8. The effect of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication on laryngeal findings and voice quality.

Author: Ogut F; Ersin S; Engin EZ; Kirazli T; Midilli R; Unsal G; Bor S;
Institution: Department of ENT, Ege University Medical Faculty, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey. fatih.ogut@ege.edu.tr
Journal: Surg Endosc. 2007 Apr;21(4):549-54. Epub 2007 Feb 7.
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9. Influence of age on outcome of total laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Pizza F; Rossetti G; Limongelli P; Del Genio G; Maffettone V; Napolitano V; Brusciano L; Russo G; Tolone S; Di Martino M; Del Genio A;
Institution: 1st Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second University of Naples, Via Villa Albertini, 39 bis, Nola 80037, Naples, Italy. francesco_pizza@libero.it
Journal: World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Feb 7;13(5):740-7.
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10. Gastro-bronchial fistula after laparoscopic nissen fundoplication.

Author: Faraj W; Khalifeh M; Soweid A; Habli N; Selmo F; Priest O; Jamali FR;
Institution: Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, AUBMC, Beirut, Lebanon.
Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2007 Oct;17(5):430-3.
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11. The durability of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: 11-year outcomes.

Author: Morgenthal CB; Shane MD; Stival A; Gletsu N; Milam G; Swafford V; Hunter JG; Smith CD;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Emory Endosurgery Unit, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Journal: J Gastrointest Surg. 2007 Jun;11(6):693-700.
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12. Endoscopic endoluminal radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus in patients with fundoplications.

Author: Hubbard N; Velanovich V;
Institution: Division of General Surgery, K-8, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48202-2689, USA.
Journal: Surg Endosc. 2007 Apr;21(4):625-8. Epub 2007 Feb 16.
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13. AGA Institute medical position statement on the use of endoscopic therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Falk GW; Fennerty MB; Rothstein RI; Falk GW; Fennerty MB; Rothstein RI;
Institution: Clinical Practice and Economics Committee, AGA Institute National Office, c/o Membership Department, 4930 Del Ray Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
Journal: Gastroenterology. 2006 Oct;131(4):1313-4.
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14. Repair of 104 failed anti-reflux operations.

Author: Iqbal A; Awad Z; Simkins J; Shah R; Haider M; Salinas V; Turaga K; Karu A; Mittal SK; Filipi CJ;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68131, USA.
Journal: Ann Surg. 2006 Jul;244(1):42-51.
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15. Emerging endoluminal therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease: adverse events.

Author: Madan AK; Ternovits CA; Tichansky DS;
Institution: Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 956 Court Ave., Room G210, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. amadan@utmem.edu
Journal: Am J Surg. 2006 Jul;192(1):72-5.
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16. Does Barrett's esophagus impact outcome after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication?

Author: Cowgill SM; Al-Saadi S; Villadolid D; Zervos EE; Rosemurgy AS 2nd; Cowgill SM; Al-Saadi S; Villadolid D; Zervos EE; Rosemurgy AS 2nd;
Institution: Digestive Disorders Center, Tampa General Hospital and the Department of Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, PO Box 1289, Room F145, Tampa, FL 33601, USA.
Journal: Am J Surg. 2006 Nov;192(5):622-6.
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17. The rise and fall of antireflux surgery in the United States.

Author: Finks JF; Wei Y; Birkmeyer JD;
Institution: Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. jfinks@umich.edu
Journal: Surg Endosc. 2006 Nov;20(11):1698-701. Epub 2006 Sep 6.
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18. Can recurrent reflux disease after fundoplication be circumvented by adding a vagotomy?

Author: Harish V; Choudhury A;
Institution: Department of Surgery, M.S. Ramaiah Medical Teaching Hospital, Bangalore, India. dhale29@rediffmail.com
Journal: Int Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;92(2):116-8.
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19. Clinical results of laparoscopic fundoplication at ten years after surgery.

Author: Dallemagne B; Weerts J; Markiewicz S; Dewandre JM; Wahlen C; Monami B; Jehaes C;
Institution: Department of Digestive Surgery, CHC-Les Cliniques Saint Joseph, Belgium. bernard.dallemagne@skynet.be
Journal: Surg Endosc. 2006 Jan;20(1):159-65. Epub 2005 Dec 7.
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20. Gastrectomy as a remedial operation for failed fundoplication.

Author: Williams VA; Watson TJ; Gellersen O; Feuerlein S; Molena D; Sillin LF; Jones C; Peters JH;
Institution: Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
Journal: J Gastrointest Surg. 2007 Jan;11(1):29-35.
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21. Comparison of transesophageal endoscopic plication (TEP) with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) in the treatment of uncomplicated reflux disease.

Author: Mahmood Z; Byrne PJ; McMahon BP; Murphy EM; Arfin Q; Ravi N; Weir DG; Reynolds JV;
Institution: Department of Surgery & Medicine, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Journal: Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Mar;101(3):431-6.
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22. Laparoscopic fundoplication in elderly patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Tedesco P; Lobo E; Fisichella PM; Way LW; Patti MG;
Institution: Department of Surgery and Anesthesia, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Journal: Arch Surg. 2006 Mar;141(3):289-92; discussion 292.
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23. Quality of life and predictors of long-term outcome in patients undergoing open Nissen fundoplication for chronic gastroesophageal reflux.

Author: Pidoto RR; Fama' F; Giacobbe G; Gioffre' Florio MA; Cogliandolo A;
Institution: Department of General Surgery, University of Messina, Via Trapani 6, 98100 Messina, Italy.
Journal: Am J Surg. 2006 Apr;191(4):470-8.
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24. Laparoscopic fundoplication in patients with end-stage lung disease awaiting transplantation.

Author: Linden PA; Gilbert RJ; Yeap BY; Boyle K; Deykin A; Jaklitsch MT; Sugarbaker DJ; Bueno R;
Institution: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass 02115, USA. plinden@partners.org
Journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2006 Feb;131(2):438-46. Epub 2006 Jan 18.
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25. Long-term evaluation of patient satisfaction and reflux symptoms after laparoscopic fundoplication with Collis gastroplasty.

Author: Youssef YK; Shekar N; Lutfi R; Richards WO; Torquati A;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, D-5203 MCN, Nashville, TN 37232-2577, USA.
Journal: Surg Endosc. 2006 Nov;20(11):1702-5. Epub 2006 Sep 6.
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