• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.39 no.9 s.266
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• pp.733-738
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• 2006

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been increased recently in Korea. The use of minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery has become popular in the operation of esophageal disease such as esophageal cancer or gastroesophageal reflux disorder. We experienced three cases of laparoscopic Nissen fun-doplications and one case of laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty, and we will describe the technical aspect of these surgeries.