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The laparoscopic approach to gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) has become the “gold standard” over the past decade. Nevertheless, an open approach may be preferable in patients who have undergone previous open upper abdominal surgery or in cases of recurrent or re-recurrent GERD when revisional laparoscopy may not seem sufficient to definitely treat the disease.
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Gawad, K.A., Busch, C. (2007). Operation for GERD: Conventional Approach. In: Clavien, PA., Sarr, M.G., Fong, Y., Georgiev, P. (eds) Atlas of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68866-2_30
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