Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication using laparosonic coagulating shears: report of a case

Hepatogastroenterology. 2000 Nov-Dec;47(36):1777-80.

Abstract

A 64-year-old man was admitted to Gunma University Hospital because of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia. Endoscopic examination showed a linear ulcer and mucosal redness in the lower esophagus. Gastrointestinal contrast study revealed a large esophageal hiatal sliding hernia. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was then performed. Short gastric vessels were divided and lesser omentum was ablated with laparosonic coagulating shears, and the fundus of the stomach was used to construct the wrap around the esophagus. Three hundred and sixty degree fundoplication was undertaken using four sutures to secure the wrap. The patient is well and is currently free from reflux symptoms. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is effective in the control of gastroesophageal reflux in the patient with hiatus hernia. This case report demonstrates that the use of laparosonic coagulating shears is effective for the division of the short gastric vessels.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cautery / instrumentation
  • Fundoplication / methods*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery
  • Hernia, Hiatal / complications
  • Hernia, Hiatal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Ultrasonics