Because of its simplicity, we recommend the use of this mini-invasive technique in place of the classic thoracoscope or video-mediastinoscope.

BMIV remains a valid fundoplication although the current indications are now limited. The technique is to be considered an additional, but necessary, weapon for thoracic surgeons with interest in oesophageal disease.

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Tight fundoplication is, in our experience, always associated with total fundoplication. The appearance of pharyngo-oesophageal dysphagia in the postoperative period in patients operated on to correct gastroesophageal reflux using a total fundoplication, should not be under-estimated because it suggests an obstruction of the distal oesophagus.

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