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Baimakhanov B, Zhurayev S, Shokebaev A, Orynbassar N, Imammyrzayev N, Kazakhstan K, Kanatov K, Yenin Y, Ismailova G. Clinical Outcome and Recurrence of Open versus Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication in the Republic of Kazakhstan during 2010-2021. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 49:22-29. [PMID: 38322163 PMCID: PMC10839139 DOI: 10.30476/ijms.2023.96685.2839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Background Surgical treatment of recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) negatively affects patients' quality of life (QoL). Determination of risk factors is essential when considering a surgical approach. The present study aimed to evaluate short-term and long-term outcomes of primary laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) and open Nissen fundoplication (ONF), as well as the risks of laparoscopic redo fundoplication. Methods A retrospective cohort observational study was conducted from 2010 to 2021 at the National Research Center of Surgery (Almaty, Kazakhstan). Depending on the type of primary GERD surgical correction, 475 patients were stratified into two groups, namely LNF (n=117) and ONF (n=358). The outcomes and associated complications of LNF and ONF surgeries were assessed. The odds ratio of recurrent GERD in terms of risk factors was analyzed as well as post-intervention QoL. Results Postoperative complications in ONF surgery were 2.7-fold higher than in LNF (P=0.0001). Moreover, intra-operative complications were higher with ONF surgery (7.7%) than with LNF (1.4%) (P=0.002). In cases with persistent clinical manifestations, the rate of redo fundoplication was the same after failed primary LNF and ONF. The risk factors associated with recurrent GERD, leading to redo fundoplication, were obesity (OR=2.16, P=0.473) and male sex (OR=3.0, P=0.272). One-year after LNF, 88.7% of the patients were satisfied with the outcome of the surgery. Conclusion Recurrent symptoms of GERD and the rate of redo fundoplication were associated with obesity and the male sex. Obesity was the main risk factor, necessitating stringent selection of patients for surgical management of the disease.
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- Bolatbek Baimakhanov
- Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department Gastrointestinal Tract and Endocrine Surgery, Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Endocrine Surgery, Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Endocrine Surgery, Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Endocrine Surgery, Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Endocrine Surgery, Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Pathomorphology, Cytology, Syzganov National Scientific Center of Surgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Clinical Specialties, Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Colvin JS, Jalilvand AD, Um P, Noria SF, Needleman BJ, O'Neill SM, Perry KA. Mid-term Outcomes of Nissen Fundoplication Versus Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass for Primary Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients With Obesity. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2023; 33:627-631. [PMID: 37671561 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The efficacy and outcomes of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) in patients with obesity is controversial. Specifically, concerns regarding long-term outcomes and recurrence in the setting of obesity has led to interest in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, we studied patients with obesity who underwent either LNF or RYGB for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Baseline demographics, clinical variables, operative outcomes, and symptom severity scores were compared. RESULTS Baseline demographics, operative outcomes, and quality-of-life scores were similar. Proton pump inhibitor usage, quality-of-life, symptom severity scores, and satisfaction with the operation were similar between groups at mid-term follow-up. DISCUSSION RYGB and LNF produced similar improvements in disease-specific quality of life with similar rates of complications, side effects, and need for reoperation. This demonstrates that RYGB and LNF represent possible options for surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in obese patients.
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Chiappetta S, de Falco N, Lainas P, Kassir R, Valizadeh R, Kermansaravi M. Safety and efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as revisional bariatric surgery after failed anti-reflux surgery: a systematic review. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1317-1325. [PMID: 37507338 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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This systematic review evaluates the safety and efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on weight loss and anti-reflux outcomes when used as a revisional bariatric surgical procedure after failed anti-reflux surgery. A systematic literature search next to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines was performed for articles published by 30 Mar 2022. After examining 416 papers, 23 studies were included (n = 874 patients). Primary anti-reflux surgery included mainly Nissen fundoplication (16 studies). Reasons for revisional surgery included predominantly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (reported by 18 studies), obesity (reported by 6 studies), and hiatal hernia (reported by 6 studies). Interval to surgical revision was 5.58 ± 2.46 years (range, 1.5-9.4 yr). Upper endoscopy at revision was performed for all patients; esophageal manometry and pH monitoring were reported in 6 and 4 studies, respectively. Mean body mass index (BMI) at revision was 37.56 ± 5.02 kg/m2 (range, 31.4-44 kg/m2). Mean excess weight loss was 69.74% reported by 12 studies. Delta BMI reported by 7 studies was 10.41 kg/m2. The rate of perioperative complications was 16.7%, including mostly stenosis, leakage, ventral hernia, and small bowel obstruction. Mean improvement rate of GERD was 92.62% with a mean follow-up of 25.64 ± 16.59 months reported in 20 studies. RYGB seems to be an efficient surgical treatment option in failed anti-reflux procedures, but should be performed in experienced centers for selected patients, since the rate of perioperative and long-term complications must be minimized. Cooperation between bariatric and reflux surgeons is essential to offer patients with obesity and GERD the best long-term outcome.
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- Sonja Chiappetta
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Ospedale Evangelico Betania, Naples, Italy.
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- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Ospedale Evangelico Betania, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital, HEAL Academy, Athens, Greece; Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Paris-Saclay University, Clamart, France
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- Digestive Surgery Unit, University Hospital of La Réunion -Félix Guyon Hospital, Saint-Denis, La Réunion, France; Diabète athérothrombose Thérapies Réunion Océan Indien (DéTROI), INSERM, UMR 1188, Université de La Réunion, Saint Denis, France
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- Department of Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Rasool-e Akram Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Castillo-Larios R, Gunturu NS, Cornejo J, Trooboff SW, Giri AR, Bowers SP, Elli EF. Redo fundoplication vs. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass conversion for failed anti-reflux surgery: which is better? Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-10074-1. [PMID: 37130984 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10074-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Different techniques have been proposed for reoperation after failed anti-reflux surgery. However, there is no consensus on which should be preferred. We aim to report and compare the outcomes of different revisional techniques for failed anti-reflux surgery. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent redo fundoplication (RF) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) conversion after a failed fundoplication at our institution between 2016 and 2021. The primary outcome was long-term presence of reflux or dysphagia following revisional surgery. Secondary outcomes included 30-day perioperative complications as well as long-term use of anti-reflux medication and radiographic recurrence of hiatal hernia (HH). RESULTS A total of 165 (median age 63 years, 73.9% female) patients were included. RF was performed in 120 (73 Toupet and 47 Nissen), RYGB in 38, and 7 patients had fundoplication takedown alone. The RYGB group had a significantly higher BMI, and more prior revisional surgeries compared to the other groups. Median operative time and length of stay were longer for RYGB. Twenty (12.1%) patients experienced postoperative complications, with the highest incidence in the RYGB group. Reflux and dysphagia improved significantly for the whole cohort, with the greatest improvement noted with reflux in the RYGB group (89.5% with preoperative reflux vs. 10.5% with postoperative reflux, p = < .001). On multivariable regression we found that prior re-operative surgery was associated with persistent reflux and dysphagia, whereas RYGB conversion was protective against reflux. CONCLUSION Conversion to RYGB may offer superior resolution of reflux than RF, especially for obese patients.
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- Rocio Castillo-Larios
- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA.
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Ferrer-Márquez M, García-Redondo M, Rubio-Gil F, Torrente-Sánchez MJ, Ferrer-Ayza M. Revisional One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) After Intrathoracic Migration of Nissen Fundoplication. Obes Surg 2023:10.1007/s11695-023-06611-5. [PMID: 37115417 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06611-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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According to the latest IFSO recommendations, bariatric and metabolic surgery is the recommended treatment for patients with a BMI above 35 kg/m2 (with or without associated pathology), achieving good results in terms of weight loss in the medium to long term, as well as improving a significant percentage of comorbidities in this type of patient (diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)...). The incidence of GERD is higher in patients with obesity, with more severe symptoms. Over the years, Nissen fundoplication has been the gold standard treatment for patients with GERD who do not respond to medical treatment. However, in patients with obesity, gastric bypass is a valid option to consider. We present the case of a patient who had previously undergone anti-reflux surgery (laparoscopic Nissen) for GERD, with favorable evolution, who presented intrathoracic migration of the same after 8 years, with new onset of symptoms, and who was offered revision bariatric surgery. The video presents on the performance of OAGB in a patient who had previously undergone antireflux surgery, with intrathoracic Nissen. Performing this technique after a previous Nissen fundoplication (as well as migration of the Nissen) is a somewhat more complex procedure than primary surgery but can be performed safely with careful technique (there are often previous adhesions that hinder mobility and separation of the fundoplication) and provides good symptom control.
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- Manuel Ferrer-Márquez
- Department of General Surgery, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, C/ Hermandad Donantes de Sangre S/N, 04009, Almería, Spain
- Department of Bariatric Surgery (Obesidad Almería), General Surgery, Hospital Mediterráneo, Almería, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, C/ Hermandad Donantes de Sangre S/N, 04009, Almería, Spain.
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- Department of General Surgery, Torrecárdenas University Hospital, C/ Hermandad Donantes de Sangre S/N, 04009, Almería, Spain
- Department of Bariatric Surgery (Obesidad Almería), General Surgery, Hospital Mediterráneo, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery (Obesidad Almería), General Surgery, Hospital Mediterráneo, Almería, Spain
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Bhat S, Dubey N, Gan SW, Frampton C, Stranz C, Prasad S, Barazanchi AWH, Kanhere H. Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in symptomatic patients following fundoplication failure: a meta-analysis. Esophagus 2023; 20:184-194. [PMID: 36348250 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-022-00969-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Revisional surgery may be required in a subset of patients who remain symptomatic despite undergoing laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While revisional LF (RLF) is feasible in these patients, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) may serve as an alternative, although its efficacy and safety remains unknown. This study aimed to determine the outcomes of LRYGB in symptomatic patients following failed LF for GERD. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed databases were systematically searched for studies reporting LRYGB outcomes in symptomatic adults despite undergoing LF for GERD. Postoperative symptom resolution, recurrence of heartburn and dysphagia, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use, and body mass index (BMI) reduction were assessed to determine LRYGB efficacy. Postoperative morbidity and mortality were used to evaluate LRYGB safety. Twenty-two studies with 1523 patients were included. Pooled rates of symptom resolution, recurrence of heartburn and dysphagia, PPI use, morbidity, and mortality were 71.6% (95% CI 59.4-86.4), 15.6% (8.9-27.3), 20.7% (12.5-34.3), 29.6% (18.8-46.5), 39.5% (29.9-52.3), and 2.2% (1.2-4.0), respectively, following LRYGB. Similar rates were observed after RLF. However, BMI reduction was significantly greater after LRYGB compared with RLF (mean difference 6.1 kg/m2, 4.8-7.4; p < 0.0001). LRYGB resulted in symptom relief in a majority of patients, and proved comparable to RLF regarding symptom recurrence and PPI use. Morbidity and mortality following LRYGB also did not differ from RLF. However, LRYGB was associated with considerably greater weight loss relative to RLF. Therefore, LRYGB is efficacious and an acceptable revisional procedure in symptomatic GERD patients who have previously undergone LF.
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- Sameer Bhat
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, 2065, Australia.
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Division of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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Robotic revision surgery after failed Nissen anti-reflux surgery: a single center experience and a literature review. J Robot Surg 2023:10.1007/s11701-023-01546-6. [PMID: 36862348 PMCID: PMC9979125 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01546-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) worldwide prevalence is increasing maybe due to population aging and the obesity epidemic. Nissen fundoplication is the most common surgical procedure for GERD with a failure rate of approximately 20% which might require a redo surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of robotic redo procedures after anti-reflux surgery failure including a narrative review. METHODS We reviewed our 15-year experience from 2005 to 2020 including 317 procedures, 306 for primary, and 11 for revisional surgery. RESULTS Patients included in the redo series underwent primary Nissen fundoplication with a mean age of 57.6 years (range, 43-71). All procedures were minimally invasive and no conversion to open surgery was registered. The meshes were used in five (45.45%) patients. The mean operative time was 147 min (range, 110-225) and the mean hospital stay was 3.2 days (range, 2-7). At a mean follow-up of 78 months (range, 18-192), one patient suffered for persistent dysphagia and one for delayed gastric emptying. We had two (18.19%) Clavien-Dindo grade IIIa complications, consisting of postoperative pneumothoraxes treated with chest drainage. CONCLUSION Redo anti-reflux surgery is indicated in selected patients and the robotic approach is safe when it is performed in specialized centers, considering its surgical technical difficulty.
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Robertson JP, Van der Wall H, Falk GL. Failed fundoplication with delayed gastric emptying: efficacy of subtotal gastrectomy. ANZ J Surg 2022; 92:764-768. [PMID: 34994064 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The management of patients with gastroparesis and recurrent reflux after previous fundoplication is challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of subtotal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction as a remedial procedure in this select patient population. METHOD Retrospective analysis of a prospectively populated database identified all patients that underwent subtotal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction (SGRNY) due to reflux symptoms and delayed gastric emptying (DGE). Demographic, intra-operative and post-operative data including pre and post-operative modified reflux aspiration scintigraphy studies were evaluated. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess symptomatic outcomes. RESULTS From 2018 SGRNY has been selectively performed in 13 patients. Preoperative workup confirmed DGE and severe symptomatic reflux in all patients. The median number of previous fundoplication and or hiatal hernia operations was two (range 1-3). The mean hospital length of stay was 10 ± 6 days. Post-operative morbidity was experienced in three patients (23%). Seven patients (64%) had significant improvement or complete resolution of reflux on post-operative scintigraphy. Symptom improvement was reported in 92% of patients. CONCLUSION In a select patient cohort with post-fundoplication reflux and DGE symptoms, SGRNY is a moderately safe and effective salvage option.
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- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Australia CNI Meadow bank, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Braghetto I, Korn O, Figueroa-Giralt M, Valenzuela C, Burgos AM, Mandiola C, Sotomayor C, Villa E. LAPAROSCOPIC REDO FUNDOPLICATION ALONE, REDO NISSEN FUNDOPLICATION, OR TOUPET FUNDOPLICATION COMBINED WITH ROUX-EN-Y DISTAL GASTRECTOMY FOR TREATMENT OF FAILED NISSEN FUNDOPLICATION. ABCD. ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA (SÃO PAULO) 2022; 35:e1678. [PMID: 36102488 PMCID: PMC9462863 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020220002e1678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication fails to control the gastroesophageal reflux in almost 15% of patients, and most of them must be reoperated due to postoperative symptoms. Different surgical options have been suggested. AIMS: This study aimed to present the postoperative outcomes of patients submitted to three different procedures: redo laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication alone (Group A), redo laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication combined with distal gastrectomy (Group B), or conversion to laparoscopic Toupet combined with distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy (Group C). METHODS: This is a prospective study involving 77 patients who were submitted initially to laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and presented recurrence of gastroesophageal reflux after the operation. They were evaluated before and after the reoperation with clinical questionnaire and objective functional studies. After reestablishing the anatomy of the esophagogastric junction, a surgery was performed. None of the patients were lost during follow-up. RESULTS: Persistent symptoms were observed more frequently in Group A or B patients, including wrap stricture, intrathoracic wrap, or twisted fundoplication. In Group C, recurrent symptoms associated with this anatomic alteration were infrequently observed. Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter was confirmed in 57.7% of patients included in Group A, compared to 17.2% after Nissen and distal gastrectomy and 26% after Toupet procedure plus distal gastrectomy. In Group C, despite the high percentage of patients with incompetent lower esophageal sphincter, 8.7% had abnormal acid reflux after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Nissen and Toupet procedures combined with Roux-en-Y distal gastrectomy are safe and effective for the management of failed Nissen fundoplication. However, Toupet technique is preferable for patients suffering from mainly dysphagia and pain.
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Giulini L, Razia D, Mittal SK. Redo fundoplication and early Roux-en-Y diversion for failed fundoplication: a 3-year single-center experience. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:3094-3099. [PMID: 34231073 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08610-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Redo fundoplication (RF) and Roux-en-Y diversion (RNY) are both accepted surgical treatments after failed fundoplication. However, due to higher reported morbidity, RNY is more commonly performed only after several surgical failures. In our experience, RNY at an earlier point of the disease progression seems to be related with better outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate this aspect by comparing the results between RF and RNY performed by a single surgeon over 3 years at our institution. METHODS A prospectively maintained database was reviewed to identify patients who underwent RF or RNY at our institution between 2016 and 2019 by a single surgeon (author SKM). Patients with previous bariatric surgery were excluded. RESULTS Of 43 patients, 28 underwent RF and 15 underwent RNY (mean body mass index 28.6 and 32.7 kg/m2, respectively, p = 0.01). The number of previous antireflux surgeries for the RF and RNY groups was 1 (82% vs 80%, p > 0.99), 2 (18% vs 7%, p = 0.4), and more than 2 (0% vs 13%, p = 0.1). RNY took longer than RF (median, 165 vs 137 min, p = 0.02), but both groups had a median estimated blood loss of 50 ml (p = 0.82). There was no difference in intraoperative complications (25% vs 20% for RF and RYN, respectively, p > 0.99). Postoperative complications were more common in the RF than in the RYN group (21% vs 7%, p = 0.39). Median hospital stay was 3 days for both groups (p = 0.78). At short-term follow-up, the mean quality of life score was similar for the RF and RYN groups (11.5 vs 12.2, p = 0.8). CONCLUSIONS RNY diversion, if performed by experienced hands and at an earlier point of disease progression, has comparable perioperative morbidity to RF and should be considered as a feasible and safe option for definitive treatment of failed antireflux surgery.
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- Luca Giulini
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Norton Thoracic Institute, 500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
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- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Norton Thoracic Institute, 500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
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- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Norton Thoracic Institute, 500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA.
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Regional Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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Runkel A, Scheffel O, Marjanovic G, Chiappetta S, Runkel N. Augmentation of Hiatal Repair with the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis for Intrathoracic Gastric Migration After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2021; 31:1422-1430. [PMID: 33409977 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05153-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The augmentation of hiatoplasty (HP) with the ligamentum teres hepatis (LTA) is a new concept for intrathoracic migration of a gastric sleeve or pouch (ITGM). We retrospectively analyzed all cases of hiatal hernia repair in a single center between 2015 and 2019. METHODS A total of 171 patients underwent 307 hiatal hernia repairs after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) (n = 79), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) (n = 129), and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) (n = 99). Each hiatal hernia repair was defined as a "case" and assigned to the LTA group or the non-LTA group. The primary outcome was the recurrence of ITGM as detected by endoscopy or CT. RESULTS The basic characteristics in the LTA group (78 cases) and the non-LTA group (229 cases) were comparable with the exception of the rate of revisional HP (72% vs. 21%), the rate of prior conversion to RYGB (33% vs. 17%), the initial BMI (45.9 ± 8.2 kg/m2 vs. 49.0 ± 8.8 kg/m2), and the follow-up (7 months (1-16) vs. 8 months (1-54)). The ITGM recurrence rate was 15% in the LTA group and 72% in non-LTA group (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that the length of ITGM and the type of surgical repair were independent risk factors. The addition of LTA to HP lowered the probability of ITGM recurrence by a factor of 0.35 (p = 0.015), but the conversion from SG or OAGB to RYGB did not reduce the risk. CONCLUSIONS LTA reduces the risk of early ITGM recurrence. The long-term durability, however, needs to be further investigated.
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- Alexander Runkel
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Sana-Klinikum Offenbach, Starkenburgring 66, 63069, Offenbach, Germany
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- Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Unit, Ospedale Evangelico Betania, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Sana-Klinikum Offenbach, Starkenburgring 66, 63069, Offenbach, Germany.
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Long-term outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric diversion after failed surgical fundoplication in a large cohort and a systematic review. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:161-169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Shao JM, Elhage SA, Prasad T, Gersin K, Augenstein VA, Colavita PD, Heniford BT. Best reoperative strategy for failed fundoplication: redo fundoplication or conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric diversion? Surg Endosc 2020; 35:3865-3873. [PMID: 32676728 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07800-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Failed fundoplication is a difficult reoperative challenge, with limited evidence differentiating outcomes of a redo fundoplication versus conversion to Roux-en-Y anatomy with a gastric diversion (RYGD). The aim of this study was to determine the impact of these reoperative strategies on symptom resolution. METHODS A retrospective single institution study of patients with failed fundoplications undergoing conversion to RYGD or redo fundoplication between 2006 and 2019 was conducted. Patient characteristics, preoperative evaluation, operative findings, and postoperative outcomes were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS 180 patients with symptomatic, failed fundoplications were identified: 101 patients (56.1%) underwent conversion to RYGD, and 79 patients (43.9%) underwent redo fundoplication. Body mass index (BMI) was significantly higher for the patients undergoing RYGD with mean BMI of 34.3 ± 6.9 vs 27.7 ± 3.9 kg/m2 (p < 0.001). Patients undergoing conversion to RYGD were also more comorbid than their counterparts, with higher rates of obstructive sleep apnea (17.8% vs 5.1%, p = 0.01), but similar rates of hypertension (54.5% vs 44.3%, p = 0.18, asthma/COPD (25.7% vs 16.5%, p = 0.13), diabetes (10.9% vs 10.1%, p = 0.87), and hyperlipidemia (29.7% vs 36.7%, p = 0.32). Mean operative times were significantly higher for the RYGD (359.6 ± 90.4 vs 238.8 ± 75.6 min, p < 0.0001), as was mean estimated blood loss (168.8 ± 207.5 vs 81.0 ± 145.4, p < 0.0001). Conversion rates from minimally invasive to open were similar (10.9% vs 11.4%, p = 0.92). The incidence of recurrent reflux symptoms was not significantly different (p = 0.46) between RYGD (16.8%) and redo fundoplication (12.8%), at an average follow-up of 50.6 ± 140.7 vs 34.7 ± 39.2 months, (p = 0.03). For the RYGD cohort, patients also had resolution of other comorbidities including obesity 35.6%, OSA 16.7%, hyperlipidemia 10.0%, hypertension 9.1%, and diabetes 9.1%. On average, patients decreased their BMI by 6.8 ± 5.5 kg/m2 and lost 69.6% of their excess body weight. Mean length of stay was higher in patients undergoing RYGD (5.3 ± 7.3 vs 3.0 ± 1.9 days, p = 0.01). Thirty-day readmission rates were similar (9.9% vs 3.8%, p = 0.12). The reoperation rate was higher in the RYGD cohort (17.8% vs 2.5%, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS RYBG and redo fundoplication are equivalent in terms of resolution of reflux. RYGD resulted in significant loss of excess body weight.
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- Jenny M Shao
- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA
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- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA
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- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA
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- Atrium Health Weight Management, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA
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- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA
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- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA
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- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204, USA.
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Bures C, Benzing C, Marchesini JC, Sobottka WH, Sadowski JA, Marchesini JB, Zorron R. The “Hug” Technique—Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with Preservation of the Posterior Wrap in Patients with Previous Nissen Fundoplication: a Simple Solution for a Complex Problem. Obes Surg 2020; 30:4325-4330. [DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04793-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Suter M. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Obesity, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Complex Relationship—a Narrative Review. Obes Surg 2020; 30:3178-3187. [DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04690-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Spann MD, Harrison NJ, English WJ, Bolduc AR, Aher CV, Williams DB, Hawkins AT. Efficacy and Safety of Recurrent Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Am Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/000313482008600336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has been explored as a revisional option to failed paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair with fundoplication, particularly in patients suffering from obesity. However, few studies have assessed long-term outcomes of RYGB with revisional PEH repairin regard to acid-suppressing medication use. We retrospectively identified 19 patients who underwent revisional PEH repair with RYGB between 2011 and 2018. The median operative time was 232 minutes with a median hospital length of stay of two days. The median length of follow-up was 24 months. Two patients (10.5%) had complications in the first 30 days, and five patients (26.3%) had complications within one year. Of the 12 patients on preoperative acid suppression, 6 (50%) were either off medication or on reduced dose at 12 months. The median BMI decrease was 14.4 kg/m2at 12 months and did not change significantly afterward. Although rates of acid-suppression medication use did not change overall after revisional PEH repair with RYGB, patients experienced successful long-term management of morbid obesity and sustained weight loss. Revisional PEH repair with RYGB is a safe and effective option, with a complication rate comparable with the reported rates after revisional foregut procedures such as revisional Nissen fundoplication.
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- Matthew D. Spann
- Department of Surgery, Section of Bariatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee; and
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Bariatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Bariatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Bariatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Bariatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Cuenca-Abente F, Puma R, Ithurralde-Argerich J, Faerberg A, Rosner L, Ferro D. Non-Bariatric Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 30:31-35. [PMID: 31539302 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is frequently performed for weight loss purposes in the morbidly obese population. The popularity and acceptance of this procedure have increased the knowledge of the physiological (anatomical and functional) changes that this technique produces in the organism. RYGB improves gastric emptying and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Materials and Methods: We analyzed 6 patients in whom an RYGB was performed for non-bariatric purposes. Symptom questionnaire was used to evaluate response. Results: None of the patients qualified for bariatric surgery, as all had a body mass index (BMI) <35 kg/m2. Five patients were operated on for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, and one for gastroparesis. All patients had good to excellent results, with marginal modification of their BMI. Conclusion: Non-bariatric RYGB can be considered in patients with functional diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, regardless of their BMI.
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- Federico Cuenca-Abente
- Foregut Surgery Unit, Digestive Tract Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Hospital de Gastroenterología "Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo," Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Foregut Surgery Unit, Digestive Tract Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Hospital de Gastroenterología "Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo," Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Foregut Surgery Unit, Digestive Tract Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Hospital de Gastroenterología "Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo," Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Foregut Surgery Unit, Digestive Tract Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Hospital de Gastroenterología "Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo," Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Foregut Surgery Unit, Digestive Tract Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Hospital de Gastroenterología "Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo," Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Foregut Surgery Unit, Digestive Tract Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Hospital de Gastroenterología "Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo," Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Braghetto I, Csendes A. FAILURE AFTER FUNDOPLICATION: RE-FUNDOPLICATION? IS THERE A ROOM FOR GASTRECTOMY? IN WHICH CLINICAL SCENARIES? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 32:e1440. [PMID: 31460600 PMCID: PMC6713057 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020190001e1440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Background: Re-fundoplication is the most often procedure performed after failed fundoplication, but re-failure is even higher. Aim: The objectives are: a) to discuss the results of fundoplication and re-fundoplication in these cases, and b) to analyze in which clinical situation there is a room for gastrectomy after failed fundoplication. Method: This experience includes 104 patients submitted to re-fundoplication after failure of the initial operation, 50 cases of long segment Barrett´s esophagus and 60 patients with morbid obesity, comparing the postoperative outcome in terms of clinical, endoscopic, manometric and 24h pH monitoring results. Results: In patients with failure after initial fundoplication, redo-fundoplication shows the worst clinical results (symptoms, endoscopic esophagitis, manometry and 24 h pH monitoring). In patients with long segment Barrett´s esophagus, better results were observed after fundoplication plus Roux-en-Y distal gastrectomy and in obese patients similar results regarding symptoms, endoscopic esophagitis and 24h pH monitoring were observed after both fundoplication plus distal gastrectomy or laparoscopic resectional gastric bypass, while regarding manometry, normal LES pressure was observed only after fundoplication plus distal gastrectomy. Conclusion: Distal gastrectomy is recommended for patients with failure after initial fundoplication, patients with long segment Barrett´s esophagus and obese patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett´s esophagus. Despite its higher morbidity, this procedure represents an important addition to the surgical armamentarium.
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- Italo Braghetto
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Clínico "Dr. José J. Aguirre", Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago Chile
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Clínico "Dr. José J. Aguirre", Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago Chile
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as a salvage procedure in complicated patients with failed fundoplication(s). Surg Endosc 2018; 33:738-744. [PMID: 30003347 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6337-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND In symptomatic patients after failed fundoplication, reoperation is considered. In complex or obese patients, Roux-en Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may be the best operation. We sought to characterize the outcomes of patients with failed fundoplication to undergo salvage RYGB, and to compare these outcomes to patients undergoing reoperative fundoplication. METHODS A prospectively maintained database was queried for procedures performed at a single institution from 2011 to 2017. GERD health-related quality of life (HRQL) surveys were administered at defined intervals. RESULTS Thirty-six patients underwent salvage RYGB and 84 patients underwent reoperative fundoplication. The RYGB cohort had a higher BMI (35.5 ± 6.8 vs. 28.7 ± 5.3, p < 0.01), more gastroparesis (52.8% vs. 9.5%, p < 0.01), more esophagitis (42.9% vs. 20.2%, p = 0.01), and more prior fundoplications (1.9 vs. 1.2, p < 0.01). The incidence of gastroparesis and esophagitis was directly related to the number of failed fundoplications (p < 0.05). Operative times were longer with RYGB (332.7 ± 131.5 vs. 200.0 ± 67.6 min, p < 0.01) as was length of stay (4.3 ± 3.4 vs. 2.8 ± 1.5 days, p = 0.02), incidence of Clavien-Dindo complications ≥ Grade 3 (19.4% vs. 4.8%, p = 0.01), 30-day reoperation (11.1% vs. 1.2%, p = 0.01), and 30-day readmission (32.4% vs. 11.9%, p < 0.01). In five patients with three or more prior fundoplication attempts, an esophagojejunostomy was necessary. If these patients are excluded, there was no difference for RYGB with gastrojejunostomy compared to reoperative fundoplication for complications, reoperations, or readmissions. GERD-HRQL scores were similar prior to surgery in both cohorts and improved significantly and to a similar degree on long-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS In a complex cohort of patients with high rates of obesity and numerous failed previous fundoplication attempts, conversion to RYGB results in good symptomatic outcomes. Patients with three or more previous fundoplication attempts are more likely to require esophagojejunostomy. Complication rates in this subset of patients appear to be quite high.
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