Antireflux Surgery

1. Surgical Anatomy of the Esophageal Hiatus
2. Effects of Reflux on the Esophageal Mucosa
3. Epidemiology and Socioeconomics of Reflux Disease
4. Medical Therapy for GERD
5. Indications for Antireflux Surgery
6. The Relation of Hiatal Hernia to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
7. The Lower Esophageal Sphincter
8. Preoperative Evaluation and Testing for GERD
9. Complete Fundoplications: Indications and Technique
10. Posterior Partial Fundoplications: Indications and Technique
11. Anterior Partial Fundoplications: Indications and Technique
12. Paraesophageal Hernia: Indications and Technique
13. The Hill Antireflux Operations Repair and Its Variants
14. Endoscopic Therapies for Reflux Disease
15. Magnetic LES Augmentation: The LINX Procedure
16. GERD Treatment in the Bariatric Population
17. Perioperative Complications and Their Management
18. The Use of Mesh in Hiatal Hernia Repair
19. The Short Esophagus
20. Poor Esophageal Motility: A Tailored Approach?
21. Outcomes of Antireflux Surgery

This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of the major issues specific to the field of antireflux surgery. It provides exceptional instructional detail regarding performance of antireflux surgery from leading esophageal surgeons around the world. This volume represents the only resource of its kind dedicated specifically to the issues unique to antireflux surgery. It is rich in detail and helpful illustrations that instruct surgeons in proper technique as well as presenting the reasoning behind various techniques. Written by experts in the field, Antireflux Surgery is of great value to practicing surgeons who perform gastrointestinal surgery, medical students, surgical residents, and fellows.