An approach to the historical evolution of surgical operations for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux

Abstract

There exists great confusion concerning the different techniques for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. For instance, we apply the term fundoplication to different operations that often have nothing to do with the original description, and there is a serious lack of knowledge of the historical origins of many of these operations. This analysis is the result of a large review of the operations, and of the original papers as they were published.

Eponyms in esophageal surgery

“…1) was created as part of the surgical treatment of achalasia, associated with Heller's myotomy, itself modified by Lortat–Jacob. Later, he employed the technique as a pure antireflux procedure like it is used today 5–8 …”

“…Later, he employed the technique as a pure antireflux procedure like it is used today. [5][6][7][8] The procedure consisted of closing the hiatus and suturing the fundus to the left side of the esophagus, stressing the His angle through an abdominal approach.…”

“…9 A variant of the procedure was later developed by Lind a name also immortalized as an eponym. 6,13…”