Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 218-231 , Autumn 2006

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

  • Swee H. Teh, MD, FRCSI, FACS
    • ,
  • John G. Hunter, MD, FACS†

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: John G. Hunter, MD, FACS, Mackenzie Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L223A, Portland, Oregon 97239-3098.

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doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.08.002

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 218-231 , Autumn 2006

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