Position paper on laparoscopic antireflux operations in infants and children for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Authors

Timothy D. Kane, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Mark F. Brown, Sutton Children's Hospital
Mike K. Chen, University of Florida College of Medicine

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

5-1-2009

Journal

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Volume

44

Issue

5

DOI

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.01.050

Keywords

Antireflux procedure; Fundoplication; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Laparoscopy

Abstract

The use of the laparoscopic approach to perform antireflux procedures has increased dramatically since its introduction in 1991. To date, no prospective randomized studies comparing open surgery to the minimal invasive approach in children have been reported. Many retrospective reviews and case series have demonstrated that laparoscopic antireflux procedures are safe and effective once the learning curve is achieved. This position paper is coauthored by the New Technology Committee of the American Pediatric Surgery Association. The goal is to discuss the ongoing controversies and summarize the available evidence to identify the risks and benefits of laparoscopic antireflux procedures. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

APA Citation

Kane, T., Brown, M., & Chen, M. (2009). Position paper on laparoscopic antireflux operations in infants and children for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 44 (5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.01.050