Antireflux Surgery in a Complete Situs Inversus Patient

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Case description

The patient presented a symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease. The preoperative assessement revealed and a hiatal hernia, an oesophageal hypomotility but also a complete situs inversus anatomy. A laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication was performed. The surgery in this context of situs inversus provides its own challenges and a special attention is necessary to integrate the anatomy and the organs position.

tags: Antireflux Surgery hiatal hernia surgical education surgical eLearning Toupet fundoplication gerd

related terms: gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgery video, oesophageal hypomotility, situs inversus anatomy


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