Nissen Fundoplication

INCISION: 
Primary port put in by open Hasson technique using blunt Hasson port.
Secondary ports put in with direct visualisation.
Five ports were used: one 12mm port in the umbilicus, and four 5mm ports in the left upper quadrant, right upper quadrant, left mid-clavicular line and right mid-clavicular line.

FINDINGS:

PROCEDURE:
The stomach was mobilized and the esophagus was identified.
The fundus of the stomach was dissected and wrapped 360 degrees around the esophagus and fixed with non-absorbable suture.
The crural diaphragm was reinforced to complete the fundoplication.
Haemostasis was ensured.

CLOSURE:
No.1 PDS box stitch to fascia for primary port site.
3.0 monocryl subcuticular sutures.
Interrupted sutures to skin.
Dressings applied.