Antireflux surgery is equally beneficial in nonerosive and erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2017)

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is equally beneficial to patients with NERD and ERD. Antireflux surgery should not be avoided for GERD patients without mucosal breaks on endoscopy as the evidence of erosive esophagitis.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
surgical site infection
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
atrial fibrillation