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Practice Guideline
. 2009 May;44(5):1034-40.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.01.050.

Position paper on laparoscopic antireflux operations in infants and children for gastroesophageal reflux disease. American Pediatric Surgery Association

Timothy D Kane  1 , Mark F Brown, Mike K Chen; Members of the APSA New Technology Committee
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Position paper on laparoscopic antireflux operations in infants and children for gastroesophageal reflux disease. American Pediatric Surgery Association

Timothy D Kane et al. J Pediatr Surg. 2009 May.

Abstract

The use of the laparoscopic approach to perform antireflux procedures has increased dramatically since its introduction in 1991. To date, no prospective randomized studies comparing open surgery to the minimal invasive approach in children have been reported. Many retrospective reviews and case series have demonstrated that laparoscopic antireflux procedures are safe and effective once the learning curve is achieved. This position paper is coauthored by the New Technology Committee of the American Pediatric Surgery Association. The goal is to discuss the ongoing controversies and summarize the available evidence to identify the risks and benefits of laparoscopic antireflux procedures.

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