REVIEW STUDY: SURGICAL TREATMENT IN GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE, 2020.

Background: GERD is a very common disorder with increasing prevalence. Objective: This study aimed at studyingthe surgical management procedures for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Methods: The online medical database was searched then the English articles from 2010 – 2020 were included in the review. Results: There were 37 studies included that answered the question about the surgical management procedures for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Conclusion: Various kinds of anti-reflux surgeries are available but the gold standard surgery is laparoscopic fundoplication for surgical treatment of GERD. Another advantageous procedure is Robotic Nissen fundoplication associated with favorable outcomes and improving the quality of life and patients’ satisfaction. Keywords: Management, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), surgical, anti-reflux surgery