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Is linx system a better option for me than nissen fundoplication? if i have severe gerd les(0,3mhg)? thanks
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No : No Nissan fundoplication have a fifty years or more of success in spite being more invasive has better track record of success now done with laparoscope as out patient make it more appealing the surgery fix the problem of hernia and reflux at the same time any other alternative like LINX could prevent reflux for a short time and it does not have long record of success yet get second opinion
Answered 7/24/2015
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