Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication controls reflux symptoms and improves disease-specific quality of life in patients with class I and II obesity

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication provides similar symptom control and quality of life 18-months postoperatively in nonobese and class I and II obese patients. Thus, laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication represents a viable surgical option for patients with class I and II obesity.