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Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer. Surg Clin North Am (2005) 0.78

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The Stretta procedure for the treatment of GERD: 6 and 12 month follow-up of the U.S. open label trial. Gastrointest Endosc (2002) 1.54

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Symptoms are a poor indicator of reflux status after fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: role of esophageal functions tests. Arch Surg (2003) 0.97

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Interstitial lung disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease: key role of esophageal function tests in the diagnosis and treatment. Arq Gastroenterol (2011) 0.93

The outcome of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia is not influenced by the degree of esophageal dilatation. J Gastrointest Surg (2007) 0.90

Lung transplantation in patients with connective tissue disorders and esophageal dysmotility. Dis Esophagus (2008) 0.89

Anatomophysiology of the pharyngo-upper esophageal area in light of high-resolution manometry. J Gastrointest Surg (2013) 0.89

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and morbid obesity: is there a relation? World J Surg (2009) 0.88

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and antireflux surgery-what is the proper preoperative work-up? J Gastrointest Surg (2012) 0.88

High-resolution manometry classifications for idiopathic achalasia in patients with Chagas' disease esophagopathy. J Gastrointest Surg (2013) 0.87

Skin metastases from esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer. J Gastrointest Oncol (2011) 0.85

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and gastroesophageal reflux. Implications for treatment. J Gastrointest Surg (2013) 0.85

Esophageal mucosal damage may promote dysmotility and worsen esophageal acid exposure. J Gastrointest Surg (2005) 0.84

What is the best primary therapy for achalasia: medical or surgical treatment? Who owns achalasia? J Gastrointest Surg (2013) 0.84

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Achalasia and epiphrenic diverticulum. World J Surg (2015) 0.83

Helicobacter pylori has no influence on distal gastric cancer survival. Arq Gastroenterol (2011) 0.83

Extended lymphadenectomy in esophageal cancer is debatable. World J Surg (2013) 0.83

Primary versus secondary esophageal motility disorders: diagnosis and implications for treatment. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2009) 0.83

Adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer: a critical reappraisal. Surg Oncol (2003) 0.83

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From Heller to POEM (1914-2014): a 100-year history of surgery for Achalasia. J Gastrointest Surg (2014) 0.81

The evolution of the treatment of esophageal achalasia: a look at the last two decades. Updates Surg (2012) 0.81

Laparoscopic fundoplication in elderly patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Arch Surg (2006) 0.81

High-resolution manometry for the evaluation of gastric motility. Updates Surg (2014) 0.81

Evolution of the minimally invasive treatment of esophageal achalasia. World J Surg (2011) 0.81

Laparoscopic total fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. How I do it. J Gastrointest Surg (2012) 0.80

Is resection of an esophageal epiphrenic diverticulum always necessary in the setting of achalasia? World J Surg (2015) 0.80

Postprandial proximal gastric acid pocket in patients after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Surg Endosc (2011) 0.79

Emerging Techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Pros and Cons. J Gastrointest Surg (2015) 0.79

Impact of minimally invasive surgery on the treatment of benign esophageal disorders. World J Gastroenterol (2012) 0.78

Predictors of unsuccessful laparoscopic resection of gastric submucosal neoplasms. J Gastrointest Surg (2012) 0.78

High-resolution manometry findings in patients with an intrathoracic stomach. Am Surg (2015) 0.78

Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and fundoplication in patients with Chagas' disease achalasia and massively dilated esophagus. Am Surg (2013) 0.78

Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2013) 0.77

Laparoscopic treatment of recurrent dysphagia following transthoracic myotomy for achalasia. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2003) 0.77

Gastroesophageal reflux disease: From heartburn to cancer. World J Gastroenterol (2010) 0.77

Achalasia and chest pain: effect of laparoscopic Heller myotomy. J Gastrointest Surg (2003) 0.77

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From sponges to capsules. The history of esophageal pH monitoring. Dis Esophagus (2008) 0.77

Should esophageal resections for cancer be performed in high-volume centers only? Updates Surg (2011) 0.77

Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and fundoplication in patients with end-stage achalasia. World J Surg (2015) 0.76

GERD procedures: when and what? J Gastrointest Surg (2014) 0.76

Management of high-grade dysplasia. Curr Gastroenterol Rep (2008) 0.76

Ratio between proximal/distal gastroesophageal reflux does not discriminate abnormal proximal reflux. World J Surg (2014) 0.76

Laparoscopic excision of esophageal leiomyoma. Updates Surg (2011) 0.76

Postprandial proximal gastric acid pocket in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. J Gastrointest Surg (2010) 0.75

Autologous tissue reconstruction of ventral hernias in morbidly obese patients. Arch Surg (2007) 0.75

The surgical treatment of paraesophageal hernias. Ann Ital Chir (2013) 0.75

The surgical management of achalasia in the morbid obese patient. J Gastrointest Surg (2015) 0.75

Heller myotomy for achalasia. From the open to the laparoscopic approach. World J Surg (2015) 0.75

The University of Chicago contribution to the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and its complications: a tribute to David B. Skinner 1935-2003. Ann Surg (2015) 0.75

Importance of a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. Updates Surg (2011) 0.75

Rebranding "The Lab Years" as "Professional Development" in Order to Redefine the Modern Surgeon Scientist. Ann Surg (2017) 0.75

Role of minimally invasive surgery in management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. World J Surg (2011) 0.75

[Anatomic variations in the surgical anatomy of the thoracic esophagus and its surrounding structures]. Arq Bras Cir Dig (2013) 0.75

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Role of extended lymphadenectomy in cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. World J Surg (2013) 0.75

Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hiatal hernias. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2008) 0.75

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Roux-en-Y limb motility after total gastrectomy. J Gastrointest Surg (2014) 0.75

The pulmonary side of reflux disease: from heartburn to lung fibrosis. J Gastrointest Surg (2013) 0.75