Five-year follow-up of patients after Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Prescribing Strategies in The Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

“…It is not known at this time how long patients can expect symptomatic relief from a Nissen fundoplication. In one follow-up study, 17.5% of the patients required medication for recurrent GERD symptoms 5 yr after the Nissen (75). A recent retrospective study suggested that 2.5% of patients undergoing Nissen fundoplication will require repeat surgical repair or revised fundoplication (76).…”