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What is the risk of mortality for a laparoscopic nissen fundoplication ? having the surgery but feeling worried

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Depends: Whether you are a child or adult and any concurrent medical problems. If you are a healthy adult without comorbid medical illnesses it is about the risk of General Anesthesia (<0.1%)

Answered 5/22/2019

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