Review for 10.1186/s12876-020-01310-2 (2020)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Stretta radiofrequency treatment vs Toupet fundoplicat ion for gastroesophageal reflux 
disease: A comparative study  
 
Version: 1 Date: 21 Apr 2020  
 
Reviewer: Serhat Bor  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
The authors responded my comments well.  
It should be mentioned the type of TOUPET (not stretta) either all la paroscopic or open or 
mix. 
 
Title of Table 2 should be changed "Comparison of reflux between gastroesophageal reflux 
disease (GERD)....". It is mot reflux, it is 24 h pH results. No need to use abbreviations in the 
titles.  
 
All tables are messed up during th e pdf and I can not clearly evaluate them.  
There are still two reflex.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
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Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported  by the data shown?  
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Yes 
 
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additional statistical review?  
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assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I recommend additional statistical review  
 
Quality of written English  
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Needs some language corrections before being published  
 
 
 
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