Choosing the right patient for laparoscopic fundoplication: a narrative review of preoperative predictors

Abstract

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD or reflux disease) is defined by the Montreal consensus as a condition that develops when the reflux of gastric content into the esophagus causes troublesome symptoms or complications (1). According to a review by Nirwan et al., GERD has a global prevalence of 14% with significant variations between regions and countries. Whilst the prevalence of GERD in Australia and the United Kingdom is 10–15%, the prevalence in the United States of America is higher, at 30–35% (2). Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery is an accepted Review Article