Five-year results of laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication as the primary surgical repair in GERD patients: Is it durable?

Introduction Most surgeons operate on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients using the concept of “tailored approach,” which depends on esophageal motility. We have abandoned this concept and performed laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication in all patients suffering from GERD, independent of their esophageal motility.