Laparoscopic Nissen procedure in children.

Abstract

Fundoplication is among the most frequently performed procedures in infants and children. The Nissen fundoplication is the most commonly performed anti-reflux procedure done in the pediatric population. The broad indications include respiratory compromise, failure to thrive, neurologic impairment, and severe esophagitis. Over the last decade the application of a minimally invasive surgical technique to this procedure has received widespread acceptance among adult and pediatric surgeons and should now be considered the technique of choice.