Belsey Mark fundoplication
Anesthesia type

GA

Airway

DLT

Lines and access

Large bore PIV, arterial line

Monitors

Standard ASA, arterial monitor

Primary anesthetic considerations
Preoperative

Consider RSI for reflux

Intraoperative

DLT for L thoracotomy

Postoperative

Consider thoracic epidural

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The Belsey Mark IV fundoplication was a technique developed by Dr. Ronald Belsey whereby the distal esophagus is moved below the diaphragm, and an incomplete (240 degree) fundal wrap is performed. This restores the gastoesophageal junction (GEJ).

Overview

Indications

GERD

Surgical procedure

The incision is typically left thoracotomy along 6th rib

Preoperative management

Patient evaluation

System Considerations
Airway
Neurologic
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Gastrointestinal
Hematologic
Renal
Endocrine
Other

Labs and studies

Operating room setup

Patient preparation and premedication

Regional and neuraxial techniques

Intraoperative management

Monitoring and access

Induction and airway management

One lung ventilation is needed for surgical exposure of esophagus, using either double lumen tube (DLT) or bronchial blocker.

Positioning

R lateral decubitus

Maintenance and surgical considerations

Emergence

Postoperative management

Disposition

Pain management

Potential complications

Procedure variants

Variant 1 Variant 2
Unique considerations
Indications
Position
Surgical time
EBL
Postoperative disposition
Pain management
Potential complications

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