Martinez-Frontanilla L A, Sartorelli K H, Haase G M, Meagher D P
Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO, USA.
J Pediatr Surg. 1996 Feb;31(2):275-6. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(96)90014-7.
A technique was developed to adapt the Thal fundoplication to the laparoscopic approach. Modifications include tying an umbilical tape (as a loop) around the esophagus for retraction, interrupted fundoplication sutures, and extracorporeal gastrostomy through a trocar site. This technique was completed successfully in 10 pediatric patients.