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The SAGES Educational Resources Committee has developed this patient information brochure on Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery to assist surgeons in preparing their patients for surgery. Given the variations in technique, SAGES has designed this patient handout to describe the most commonly performed techniques for Anti-Reflux treatment, including:

• What is GERD?
• Medical and surgical treatment options
• How the surgery is performed
• What to expect if you choose to have laparoscopic surgery
• Expected outcomes