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Fundoplication, laparoscopic according to Toupet

  1. Skin incision

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    Skin incision
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    A small skin incision is made well above the navel in the midline. After inserting the Veress needle and verifying the correct position, the pneumoperitoneum is established.

  2. Trocar positioning

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    Trocar positioning
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    The optics are introduced via a 5mm/10mm trocar. A diagnostic laparoscopy is performed. Under direct vision, 4 trocars are placed in the upper abdomen.

  3. Traction of the stomach and incision of the lesser omentum

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    Traction of the stomach and incision of the lesser omentum
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    The left liver lobe is held up with the laparoscopic probe and the stomach is tensed with the Babcock clamp. In the area of the pars flaccida, the lesser omentum is incised with the ultrasonic scalpel.

  4. Preparation of the diaphragmatic crura with entry into the mediastinum

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    Preparation of the diaphragmatic crura with entry into the mediastinum
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    Now the right diaphragmatic crus is displayed. Then, proceed anteriorly over the anterior commissure to the left diaphragmatic crus and display it as well. In doing so, the ventral mediastinum is opened.

Preparation of the lower esophagus

One now proceeds far into the lower mediastinum and circumferentially mobilizes the lower esophagus

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