Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Dissociation

Naomi-Liza Denning, MD; Nathan P. Heinzerling, MD; Aaron M. Lipskar, MD; Jose M. Prince, MD

Product Details
Product ID: ACS-5644
Year Produced: 2018
Length: 6 min.


The patient is a 14-year-old female with severe neurological impairment. She underwent a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication 3 years ago but developed recurrent reflux disease with repeated admissions for respiratory issues. Imaging confirmed severe reflux. Given the patient's neurologic comorbidities and her inability to tolerate an oral diet, she underwent a laparoscopic esophagogastric dissociation.