Nissen fundoplication


Nis·sen fundoplication

(nis'ĕn), complete (360°) fundoplication; can be done through abdominal or thoracic approach; currently most often performed laparoscopically. Synonym(s): Nissen operation

Nissen fundoplication

Neonatology A laparoscopic procedure for treating reflux esophagitis and GERD. See Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Nissen fundoplication.

Nis·sen fun·do·pli·ca·tion

(nis'en fŭn'dō-pli-kā'shŭn) Complete (360°) surgery at the esophagogastric junction; can be done through abdominal or thoracic approach; currently most often performed laparoscopically.

Nissen,

Rudolf, Swiss surgeon, 1896-1981. Nissen forcepsNissen fundoplicationNissen gastrectomyNissen hiatal hernia repairNissen operationNissen procedureNissen rib spreaderNissen suture