ABSTRACT
Although the history of antireflux surgery is relatively brief, a multitude of surgical options are available that have been performed through both thoracic and abdominal routes. Predictably, failure and/or success rates have varied. Globally speaking, however, a long-term success rate of approximately 90% has been the standard. The 10% failure rate may be due either to the recurrence of reflux or the substitution of new symptoms, such as dysphagia or bloating for heartburn.
