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S2k guideline Gastroesophageal reflux disease and eosinophilic esophagitis of the German Society of Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS). ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2024; 62:1786-1852. [PMID: 39389106 DOI: 10.1055/a-2344-6282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Kasugai K, Ogasawara N. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Pathophysiology and New Treatment Trends. Intern Med 2024; 63:1-10. [PMID: 36927966 PMCID: PMC10824640 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1551-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus due to a decline in esophageal clearance and anti-reflux barrier mechanisms. Mucosal injury is caused by a combination of gastric juice directly damaging the esophageal mucosa and the immune and inflammatory mechanism in which inflammatory cytokines released from the esophageal mucosal epithelium cause neutrophil migration, triggering inflammation. Gastric secretion inhibitors are the first-line treatment for GERD, but they can be combined with prokinetic agents and Chinese herbal remedies. However, pharmacotherapy cannot improve anatomical problems or prevent physical causes of GERD, such as reflux of non-acidic contents. Therefore, surgery can be warranted, depending on the pathology. Intraluminal endoscopic therapy, which is both less invasive and more effective than surgery, was recently developed and applied in Europe and the United States. In Japan, intraluminal endoscopic therapies, such as anti-reflux mucosectomy, anti-reflux mucosal ablation, and endoscopic submucosal dissection, for GERD have been independently developed.
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- Kunio Kasugai
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University, Japan
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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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Salvador R, Vittori A, Capovilla G, Riccio F, Nezi G, Forattini F, Provenzano L, Nicoletti L, Moletta L, Costantini A, Valmasoni M, Costantini M. Antireflux Surgery's Lifespan: 20 Years After Laparoscopic Fundoplication. J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 27:2325-2335. [PMID: 37580489 PMCID: PMC10661768 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-023-05797-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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- Renato Salvador
- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, UOC Chirurgia Generale 1, Azienda Ospedale Università, Padova, Italy
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Allaix ME, Rebecchi F, Bellocchia A, Morino M, Patti MG. LAPAROSCOPIC ANTIREFLUX SURGERY: WERE OLD QUESTIONS ANSWERED? PARTIAL OR TOTAL FUNDOPLICATION? ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA : ABCD = BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY 2023; 36:e1741. [PMID: 37436210 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020230023e1741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Laparoscopic total fundoplication is currently considered the gold standard for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Short-term outcomes after laparoscopic total fundoplication are excellent, with fast recovery and minimal perioperative morbidity. The symptom relief and reflux control are achieved in about 80 to 90% of patients 10 years after surgery. However, a small but clinically relevant incidence of postoperative dysphagia and gas-related symptoms is reported. Debate still exists about the best antireflux operation; during the last three decades, the surgical outcome of laparoscopic partial fundoplication (anterior or posterior) were compared to those achieved after a laparoscopic total fundoplication. The laparoscopic partial fundoplication, either anterior (180°) or posterior, should be performed only in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease secondary to scleroderma and impaired esophageal motility, since the laparoscopic total fundoplication would impair esophageal emptying and cause dysphagia.
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- University of Torino, Department of Surgical Sciences - Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Surgical Sciences - Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Surgical Sciences - Torino, Italy
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Medicine and Surgery - Chapel Hill, United States of America
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S2k-Leitlinie Gastroösophageale Refluxkrankheit und eosinophile Ösophagitis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS) – März 2023 – AWMF-Registernummer: 021–013. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2023; 61:862-933. [PMID: 37494073 DOI: 10.1055/a-2060-1069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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YANKOV GS, MEKOV EV, VLADIMIROV BG, KOVACHEVA-SLAVOVA MD. Management of series of complications after a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2023. [DOI: 10.23736/s0394-9508.22.05425-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Fyhn TJ, Kvello M, Edwin B, Schistad O, Pripp AH, Emblem R, Knatten CK, Bjørnland K. Outcome a decade after laparoscopic and open Nissen fundoplication in children: results from a randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:189-199. [PMID: 35915187 PMCID: PMC9839805 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09458-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing long-term outcome after laparoscopic (LF) and open fundoplication (OF) in children are lacking. Here we report recurrence rates and time to recurrence, frequency of re-interventions, use of antisecretory drugs, gastrointestinal symptoms, and patient/parental satisfaction a decade after children were randomized to LF or OF. METHODS Cross-sectional long-term follow-up study of a two-center RCT that included patients during 2003-2009. Patients/parents were interviewed and medical charts reviewed for any events that might be related to the fundoplication. If suspicion of recurrence, further diagnostics were performed. Informed consent and ethical approval were obtained. CLINICALTRIALS gov: NCT01551134. RESULTS Eighty-eight children, 56 (64%) boys, were randomized (LF 44, OF 44) at median 4.4 [interquartile range (IQR) 2.0-8.9] years. 46 (52%) had neurological impairment. Three were lost to follow-up before first scheduled control. Recurrence was significantly more frequent after LF (24/43, 56%) than after OF (13/42, 31%, p = 0.004). Median time to recurrence was 1.0 [IQR 0.3-2.2] and 5.1 [IQR 1.5-9.3] years after LF and OF, respectively. Eight (19%) underwent redo fundoplication after LF and three (7%) after OF (p = 0.094). Seventy patients/parents were interviewed median 11.9 [IQR 9.9-12.8] years postoperatively. Among these, use of anti-secretory drugs was significantly decreased from preoperatively after both LF (94% vs. 35%, p < 0.001) and OF (97% vs. 19%, p < 0.001). Regurgitation/vomiting were observed in 6% after LF and 3% after OF (p = 0.609), and heartburn in 14% after LF and 17% after OF (p = 1.000). Overall opinion of the surgical scars was good in both groups (LF: 95%, OF: 86%, p = 0.610). Patient/parental satisfaction with outcome was high, independent of surgical approach (LF: 81%, OF: 88%, p = 0.500). CONCLUSIONS The recurrence rate was higher and recurrence occurred earlier after LF than after OF. Patient/parental satisfaction with outcome after both LF and OF was equally high.
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- Thomas J. Fyhn
- grid.5510.10000 0004 1936 8921Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway ,grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, 4950, Nydalen, Oslo, 0424 Norway
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- grid.5510.10000 0004 1936 8921Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway ,grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, 4950, Nydalen, Oslo, 0424 Norway
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- grid.5510.10000 0004 1936 8921Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway ,grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway ,grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, 4950, Nydalen, Oslo, 0424 Norway
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- grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Oslo Centre of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Research Support Services, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.5510.10000 0004 1936 8921Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway ,grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, 4950, Nydalen, Oslo, 0424 Norway
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- grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Pediatrics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- grid.5510.10000 0004 1936 8921Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway ,grid.55325.340000 0004 0389 8485Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, 4950, Nydalen, Oslo, 0424 Norway
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Crural closure, not fundoplication, results in a significant decrease in lower esophageal sphincter distensibility. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:3893-3901. [PMID: 34463870 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08706-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The esophagogastric junction (EGJ) is a complex anti-reflux barrier whose integrity relies on both the intrinsic lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and extrinsic crural diaphragm. During hiatal hernia repair, it is unclear whether the crural closure or the fundoplication is more important to restore the anti-reflux barrier. The objective of this study is to analyze changes in LES minimum diameter (Dmin) and distensibility index (DI) using the endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) during hiatal hernia repair. METHODS Following implementation of a standardized operative FLIP protocol, all data were collected prospectively and entered into a quality database. This data were reviewed retrospectively for all patients undergoing hiatal hernia repair. FLIP measurements were collected prior to hernia dissection, after hernia reduction, after cruroplasty, and after fundoplication. Additionally, subjective assessment of the tightness of crural closure was rated by the primary surgeon on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being the loosest and 5 being the tightest. RESULTS Between August 2018 and February 2020, 97 hiatal hernia repairs were performed by a single surgeon. FLIP measurements collected using a 40-mL volume fill without pneumoperitoneum demonstrated a significant decrease in LES Dmin (13.84 ± 2.59 to 10.27 ± 2.09) and DI (6.81 ± 3.03 to 2.85 ± 1.23 mm2/mmHg) after crural closure (both p < 0.0001). Following fundoplication, there was a small, but also statistically significant, increase in both Dmin and DI (both p < 0.0001). Additionally, subjective assessment of crural tightness after cruroplasty correlated well with DI (r = - 0.466, p < 0.001) and all patients with a crural tightness rating ≥ 4.5 (N = 13) had a DI < 2.0 mm2/mmHg. CONCLUSION Cruroplasty results in a significant decrease in LES distensibility and may be more important than fundoplication in restoring EGJ competency. Additionally, subjective estimation of crural tightness correlates well with objective FLIP evaluation, suggesting surgeon assessment of cruroplasty is reliable.
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van Lennep M, Chung E, Jiwane A, Saoji R, Gorter RR, Benninga MA, Krishnan U, van Wijk MP. Fundoplication in children with esophageal atresia: preoperative workup and outcome. Dis Esophagus 2022; 35:6535694. [PMID: 35211748 PMCID: PMC9562824 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Up to 45% of esophageal atresia (EA) patients undergo fundoplication during childhood. Their esophageal dysmotility may predispose to worse fundoplication outcomes compared with patients without EA. We therefore compared fundoplication outcomes and symptoms pre- and post-fundoplication in EA patients with matched patients without EA. A retrospective review of patients with- and without EA who underwent a fundoplication was performed between 2006 and 2017. Therapeutic success was defined as complete sustained resolution of symptoms that were the reason to perform fundoplication. Fundoplication indications of 39 EA patients (49% male; median age 1.1 [0.1-17.0] yrs) and 39 non-EA patients (46% male; median age 1.3 [0.3-17.0] yrs) included respiratory symptoms, brief resolved unexplained events, typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, recurrent strictures and respiratory problems. Post-fundoplication, therapeutic success was achieved in 5 (13%) EA patients versus 29 (74%) non-EA patients (P<0.001). Despite therapeutic success, all 5 (13%) EA patients developed postoperative sustained symptoms/complications versus 12 (31%) non-EA patients. Eleven (28%) EA patients versus 3 (8%) non-EA patients did not achieve any therapeutic success (P=0.036). Remaining patients achieved partial therapeutic success. EA patients suffered significantly more often from postoperative sustained dysphagia (41% vs. 13%; P=0.039), gagging (33% vs. 23%; P<0.001) and bloating (40% vs. 17%; P=0.022). Fundoplication outcomes in EA patients are poor and EA patients are more susceptible to post-fundoplication sustained symptoms and complications compared with patients without EA. The decision to perform fundoplication in EA patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease needs to be made with caution after thorough multidisciplinary evaluation.
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- Marinde van Lennep
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Children’s Surgical and Endoscopy Center, Midas Heights, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Address correspondence to: Michiel P. van Wijk, MD, PhD, Meibergdreef 9 (room H7-221), 1105 AZ Amsterdam.
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Aiolfi A, Cavalli M, Sozzi A, Lombardo F, Lanzaro A, Panizzo V, Bonitta G, Mendogni P, Bruni PG, Campanelli G, Bona D. Medium-term safety and efficacy profile of paraesophageal hernia repair with Phasix-ST ® mesh: a single-institution experience. Hernia 2022; 26:279-286. [PMID: 34716832 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02528-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hernia recurrence after laparoscopic repair is a perplexing problem. In an effort to reduce anatomical and clinical recurrences, different type of meshes have been used to bolster the esophageal hiatus. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess safety, medium-term efficacy, and quality of life improvement after laparoscopic repair of hiatal hernia reinforced with a biosynthetic absorbable mesh (Phasix-ST®). METHODS Observational single-center retrospective single-arm cohort study (November 2015-February 2021). We included all adult patients (> 18 years old) who underwent laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair with Phasix-ST® mesh and Toupet fundoplication. RESULTS Sixty-eight patients were included. The median postoperative stay was 3.2 days (range 2-9) and the postoperative complication rate was 11.7%. The median follow-up time was 27 months (range 1-53). No mesh-related complications were detected. Hernia recurrence was diagnosed in six patients (8.8%). The recurrence-free probability at 34 months was 0.89 (95% CI 0.807-0.988) while at 60 months was 0.86 (95% CI 0.76-0.97). Hernia recurrences were mostly observed between 21 and 36 months after the operation. None of the patients required surgical revision and all were managed with PPI. Postoperative dysphagia requiring endoscopic balloon dilatation occurred in 2.9% of patients. Compared to baseline, both the GERD-HRQL (15.2 ± 6.2 vs. 3.2 ± 3.1; p = 0.026) and all SF-36 items were significantly improved (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic crura augmentation with Phasix-ST® mesh combined with a Toupet fundoplication is safe and seems effective in the medium-term follow-up. Phasix-ST® crural reinforcement resulted in low hernia recurrence rate with a sustained symptoms and quality of life improvement.
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- A Aiolfi
- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, University of Milan, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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Randomized controlled trial of robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic fundoplication: 12 years follow-up. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:5627-5634. [PMID: 35076737 PMCID: PMC9283162 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08969-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Aims Numerous reports have addressed the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted (RALF) and conventional laparoscopic fundoplication (CLF). Long-term follow-up after direct comparison of these two minimally invasive approaches is scarce. The aim of the present study was to assess long-term disease-specific symptoms and quality of life (QOL) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treated with RALF or CLF after 12 years in the randomized ROLAF trial. Methods In the ROLAF trial 40 patients with GERD were randomized to RALF (n = 20) or CLF (n = 20) between August 2004 and December 2005. At 12 years after surgery, all patients were invited to complete the standardized Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and the Quality of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia questionnaire (QOLRAD). Failure of treatment was assessed according to Lundell score. Results The GSRS score was similar for RALF (n = 15) and CLF (n = 15) at 12 years´ follow-up (2.1 ± 0.7 vs. 2.2 ± 1.3, p = 0.740). There was no difference in QOLRAD score (RALF 6.4 ± 1.2; CLF 6.4 ± 1.5, p = 0.656) and the QOLRAD score sub items. Long-term failure of treatment according to the definition by Lundell was not different between RALF and CLF [46% (6/13) vs. 33% (4/12), p = 0.806]. Conclusion In accordance with previous short-term outcome studies, the long-term results 12 years after surgery showed no difference between RALF and CLF regarding postoperative symptoms, QOL and failure of treatment. Relief of symptoms and patient satisfaction were high after both procedures on the long-term. Registration number: DRKS00014690 (https://www.drks.de).
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Angeramo CA, Schlottmann F. Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: To Mesh or not to Mesh. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2022; 275:67-72. [PMID: 33843796 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare outcomes after laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair (LPEHR) with mesh or primary repair alone. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA High recurrence rates after LPEHR have been reported. Whether the use of mesh improves outcomes remains elusive. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LPEHR with mesh repair versus suture repair alone. Early (≤6 months) and late (>6 months) recurrence rates were used as primary endpoints to assess efficacy. Intraoperative complications, overall morbidity, and reoperation rates were used as secondary endpoints to assess safety. A meta-analysis was conducted using relative risks (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the analyzed outcomes. RESULTS Seven RCTs comparing mesh (n = 383) versus suture only (n = 352) repair were included for analysis. Patients undergoing LPEHR with mesh reinforcement had similar early (RR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.26-2.07, P = 0.46) and late (RR = 0.75, 95% CI = 0.27-2.08, P = 0.48) recurrence rates as those with primary repair. Similar recurrence rates were also found when stratifying the analysis by the type of mesh utilized (absorbable and nonabsorbable). Intraoperative complications (RR = 1.03, 95% CI = 0.33-3.28, P = 0.92) and reoperation rates (RR = 0.75, 95% CI = 0.29-1.92, P = 0.45) were also similar in both groups. Overall morbidity, however, was higher after mesh repair with nonabsorbable mesh (RR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.24-1.71, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing LPEHR have similar early and late recurrence rates with either mesh reinforcement or suture only repair, regardless of the type of mesh utilized. Overall morbidity, however, seems to be higher in patients repaired with nonabsorbable mesh.
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Yanes M, Santoni G, Maret-Ouda J, Ness-Jensen E, Färkkilä M, Lynge E, Pukkala E, Romundstad P, Tryggvadóttir L, -Chelpin MVE, Lagergren J. Survival after antireflux surgery versus medication in patients with reflux oesophagitis or Barrett's oesophagus: multinational cohort study. Br J Surg 2021; 108:864-870. [PMID: 33724340 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to examine the hypothesis that antireflux surgery with fundoplication improves long-term survival compared with antireflux medication in patients with reflux oesophagitis or Barrett's oesophagus. METHOD Individuals aged between 18 and 70 years with reflux oesophagitis or Barrett's oesophagus (intestinal metaplasia) documented from in-hospital and specialized outpatient care were selected from national patient registries in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden from 1980 to 2014. The study investigated all-cause mortality and disease-specific mortality, comparing patients who had undergone open or laparoscopic antireflux surgery with fundoplication versus those using antireflux medication. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) with 95 per cent confidence intervals for all-cause mortality and disease-specific mortality, adjusted for sex, age, calendar period, country, and co-morbidity. RESULTS Some 240 226 patients with reflux oesophagitis or Barrett's oesophagus were included, of whom 33 904 (14.1 per cent) underwent antireflux surgery. The risk of all-cause mortality was lower after antireflux surgery than with use of medication (HR 0.61, 95 per cent c.i. 0.58 to 0.63), and lower after laparoscopic (HR 0.56, 0.52 to 0.60) than open (HR 0.80, 0.70 to 0.91) surgery. After antireflux surgery, mortality was decreased from cardiovascular disease (HR 0.58, 0.55 to 0.61), respiratory disease (HR 0.62, 0.57 to 0.66), laryngeal or pharyngeal cancer (HR 0.35, 0.19 to 0.65), and lung cancer (HR 0.67, 0.58 to 0.80), but not from oesophageal cancer (HR 1.05, 0.87 to 1.28), compared with medication, The decreased mortality rates generally remained over time. CONCLUSION In patients with reflux oesophagitis or Barrett's oesophagus, antireflux surgery is associated with lower mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, laryngeal or pharyngeal cancer, and lung cancer, but not from oesophageal cancer, compared with antireflux medication.
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- M Yanes
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim/Levanger, Norway.,Medical Department, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Nykøbing Falster Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Finnish Cancer Registry, Institute for Statistical and Epidemiological Cancer Research, Helsinki, Finland.,Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim/Levanger, Norway
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- Icelandic Cancer Registry, Icelandic Cancer Society, Reykjavik, Iceland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Gefen R, Marom G, Brodie R, Elazary R, Mintz Y. Complete vs partial fundoplication: a laboratory measurement of functionality and effectiveness. MINIM INVASIV THER 2021; 31:635-641. [PMID: 33529074 DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2021.1878538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complete or partial fundoplication remains controversial for the surgical treatment of GERD. While partial fundoplication is considered less effective, it is associated with less post-operative dysphagia and gas bloating compared with complete fundoplication. AIM To compare the mechanical efficiency of the three different types of fundoplication. MATERIAL AND METHOD Two studies of the LES were performed on explanted stomachs: distensibility and failure point. Measurements were taken before and after fundoplication. RESULTS There was no difference in distensibility between Nissen and Toupet fundoplication, however, the EGJ was more distensible following Dor fundoplication. According to failure point measurements, Nissen fundoplication was significantly more effective than Toupet, Toupet was significantly more effective than Dor (p = .016, p = .017, respectively). CONCLUSIONS There were significant differences in distensibility between Dor and both Nissen and Toupet, however no statistical difference between Toupet and Nissen. There was a significant difference in effectiveness between all three types of fundoplication according to the failure point. These laboratory findings demonstrate that the mechanical orientation of Nissen and Toupet have similar functionality suggesting that Toupet is as good as Nissen. While in clinical studies Toupet has fewer post-operative complications these findings support the proponents of Toupet for GERD. Abbreviation: GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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- Rachel Gefen
- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.,Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.,Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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Tsuboi K, Yano F, Omura N, Hoshino M, Yamamoto SR, Akimoto S, Masuda T, Sakashita Y, Ikegami T. Factors affecting the treatment outcomes of laparoscopic fundoplication for erosive reflux esophagitis: findings of esophageal pathological function tests. Surg Today 2021; 51:1568-1576. [PMID: 33491102 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02226-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify the factors that affect laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) treatment efficacy in patients with erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (e-GERD) esophagitis, based on the findings of multichannel intraluminal impedance pH (MII-pH) and high-resolution manometry (HRM). METHODS The subjects were 102 patients with e-GERD diagnosed by endoscopy, who underwent LF as the initial surgery. To analyze the findings of MII-pH and HRM, the patients were divided into two groups: a cured group (CR), comprised of patients whose esophagitis was cured postoperatively; and a recurrence group (RE), comprised of patients who suffered recurrent esophagitis. RESULTS There were 96 patients in the CR group and 6 in the RE group. MII-pH indicated that the acid reflux time, the longest reflux time, and the number of refluxes longer than 5 min, were significantly higher in the RE group than in the CR group (p = 0.0028, p = 0.0008, p = 0.012, respectively). The HRM indicated that only the distal contractile integral (DCI) was significantly lower in the RE group (p = 0.0109). CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that esophageal clearance may affect the treatment outcome of LF. Based on the findings of MII-pH, the longest reflux time and the number of refluxes longer than 5 min were important factors influencing the therapeutic effect, whereas based on the HRM, the DCI value was most important.
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- Kazuto Tsuboi
- Department of Surgery, Fuji City General Hospital, 50, Takashima-cho, Fuji, Shizuoka, 416-0951, Japan. .,Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nishisaitama-Chuo National Hospital, Saitama, Japan.,Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Johnson MK, Venkatesh M, Liu N, Breuer CR, Shada AL, Greenberg JA, Lidor AO, Funk LM. pH Impedance Parameters Associated with Improvement in GERD Health-Related Quality of Life Following Anti-reflux Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:28-35. [PMID: 33111260 PMCID: PMC7855403 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04831-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION pH impedance testing is the most sensitive diagnostic test for detecting gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The literature remains inconclusive on which preoperative pH impedance testing parameters are associated with an improvement in heartburn symptoms after anti-reflux surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate which parameters on preoperative pH impedance testing were associated with improved GERD health-related quality of life (GERD-HRQL) following surgery. METHODS Data from a single-institution foregut database were used to identify patients with reflux symptoms who underwent anti-reflux surgery between 2014 and 2020. Acid and impedance parameters were extracted from preoperative pH impedance studies. GERD-HRQL was assessed pre- and postoperatively with a questionnaire that evaluated heartburn, dysphagia, and the impact of acid-blocking medications on daily life. Patient characteristics, fundoplication type, and four pH impedance parameters were included in a multivariable linear regression model with improvement in GERD-HRQL as the outcome. RESULTS We included 108 patients (59 Nissen and 49 Toupet fundoplications), with a median follow-up time of 1 year. GERD-HRQL scores improved from 22.4 (SD ± 10.1) preoperatively to 4.2 (± 6.2) postoperatively. In multivariable analysis, a normal preoperative acid exposure time (p = 0.01) and Toupet fundoplication (vs. Nissen; p = 0.03) were independently associated with greater improvement in GERD-HRQL. CONCLUSIONS Of the four pH impedance parameters that were investigated, a normal preoperative acid exposure time was associated with greater improvement in quality of life after anti-reflux surgery. Further investigation into the critical parameters on preoperative pH impedance testing using a multi-institutional cohort is warranted.
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- Morgan K Johnson
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.
- William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison, WI, USA.
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Sharma P, Yadlapati R. Pathophysiology and treatment options for gastroesophageal reflux disease: looking beyond acid. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2020; 1486:3-14. [PMID: 33015827 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder due to the retrograde flow of refluxate into the esophagus. Although GERD is a common clinical diagnosis, its pathogenesis is quite complex. As a result of its multifactorial development, many patients continue to experience adverse symptoms due to GERD despite prolonged acid suppression with proton pump inhibitor therapy. The pathogenesis of GERD involves an interplay of chemical, mechanical, psychologic, and neurologic mechanisms, which contribute to symptom presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. As such, GERD should be approached as a disorder beyond acid. This review will investigate the major factors that contribute to the development of GERD, including factors related to the refluxate, esophageal defenses, and factors that promote pathologic reflux into the esophagus. In reviewing GERD pathogenesis, this paper will highlight therapeutic advances, with mention of future opportunities of study when approaching GERD.
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- Priya Sharma
- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Center for Esophageal Diseases, La Jolla, California
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Ooe Y, Sakai S, Kinoshita J, Makino I, Nakamura K, Miyashita T, Tajima H, Takamura H, Ninomiya I, Fushida S, Ohta T. Severe acute pancreatitis caused by adhesive intestinal obstruction following fundoplication. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Bjelović M, Harsányi L, Altorjay Á, Kincses Z, Forsell P. Non-active implantable device treating acid reflux with a new dynamic treatment approach: 1-year results : RefluxStop™ device; a new method in acid reflux surgery obtaining CE mark. BMC Surg 2020; 20:159. [PMID: 32689979 PMCID: PMC7370422 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00794-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background RefluxStop™ is an implantable, non-active, single use device used in the laparoscopic treatment of GERD. RefluxStop™ aims to block the movement of the LES up into the thorax and keep the angle of His in its original, anatomically correct position. This new device restores normal anatomy, leaving the food passageway unaffected. Methods In a prospective, single arm, multicentric clinical investigation analyzing safety and effectiveness of the RefluxStop™ device to treat GERD, 50 subjects with chronic GERD were operated using a standardized surgical technique between December 2016 and September 2017. They were followed up for 1 year (CE-mark investigation 6-months). Primary safety outcome was prevalence of serious adverse events related to the device, and primary effectiveness outcome reduction of GERD symptoms based on GERD-HRQL score. Secondary outcomes were prevalence of adverse events other than serious adverse events, reduction of total acid exposure time in 24-h pH monitoring, and reduction in average daily PPI usage and subject satisfaction. Results There were no serious adverse events related to the device. Average GERD-HRQL total score at 1 year improved 86% from baseline (p < 0.001). 24-h pH monitoring compared to baseline showed a mean reduction percentage of overall time with pH < 4 from 16.35 to 0.80% at the 6-month visit (p < 0.001), with 98% of subjects showing normal 24-h pH. At 1 year: No new cases of dysphagia were recorded, present in 2 subjects, which existed already at baseline. Regular daily PPI usage occurred in all 50 subjects at baseline. At 1-year follow-up, only 1 subject took regular daily PPIs due to a too low placement of the device thereby prohibiting its function. None or minimal occasional episodes of regurgitation occurred in 97.8% of evaluable subjects. Gas bloating disappeared in 30 subjects and improved in 7 subjects. Conclusion The new principle of RefluxStop™ is safe and effective to treat GERD according to investigation results. At 1-year follow-up, both the GERD-HRQL score and 24-h pH monitoring results indicate success for the new treatment principle. In addition, with the dynamic treatment for acid reflux, which avoids compressing the food passageway, prevalence of dysphagia and gas bloating are significantly reduced. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02759094. Registered 3 May, 2016,
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- Miloš Bjelović
- Department for Minimally Invasive Upper Digestive Surgery, University Hospital for Digestive Surgery - First Surgical Hospital, Clinical Center of Serbia; University of Belgrade, School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- 1st Department of Surgery, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Surgical Department, Fejér County Szent György University Teaching Hospital, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- General Surgery Department, University of Debrecen Kenézy Gyula Teaching Hospital, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Inventor of RefluxStop™, Seehof 4b, 6072, Sachseln, Switzerland
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Stefanova DI, Limberg JN, Ullmann TM, Liu M, Thiesmeyer JW, Beninato T, Finnerty BM, Schnoll-Sussman FH, Katz PO, Fahey TJ, Zarnegar R. Quantifying Factors Essential to the Integrity of the Esophagogastric Junction During Antireflux Procedures. Ann Surg 2020; 272:488-494. [DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Postoperative Gastrointestinal Complaints After Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2020; 31:8-13. [PMID: 32649341 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the postoperative gastrointestinal complaints and their effects on the satisfaction level of patients after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). MATERIALS AND METHODS Over a 7-year period, 553 patients who underwent "floppy" LNF were evaluated for preoperative and postoperative complaints. For this purpose, a set of questions derived from gastroesophageal reflux disease-health-related quality-of-life questionnaire (GERD-HRQL) was used. A P-value of <0.05 was considered to show a statistically significant result. RESULTS The present study included 215 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 months. Reflux-related symptoms [regurgitation (17.7%), heartburn (17.2%), and vomiting (3.7%)] and nonspecific symptoms [bloating (50.2%), abdominal pain (15.3%), and belching (27%)] showed a significant decrease (P<0.001) after the surgery. Inability to belch (25.1%) and early satiety (29.3%) were the newly emerged symptoms. The percentage of patients with flatulence increased from 23.3% to 38.1% after LNF. There was no significant difference for dysphagia (25.6%) and diarrhea (15.3%) in the postoperative period. Of the patients, 15.3% had recurrent preoperative complaints and 9.8% were using drugs for that condition. Satisfaction level and preference for surgery were 82.8% and 91.6%, respectively. There was no significant difference in GERD-HRQL score according to body mass index. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study in which postoperative reflux-related and nonspecific gastrointestinal complaints are analyzed together for a long follow-up period. We found a significant decrease in many reflux-related and nonspecific symptoms. Although some disturbing complaints like inability to belch, early satiety, and flatulence emerged, the preference for surgery did not change.
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Hannon JD, Warner LL, Stewart TM, Kor TM, Blackmon SH, Brown MJ, Subramanian A. Antinausea Protocol Reduces Hospital Length of Stay for Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:1853-1857. [PMID: 32234276 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The perioperative course of patients undergoing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) was reviewed to determine whether the use of a new treatment protocol consisting of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) plus triple antiemetic therapy was associated with shorter hospital length of stay (HLOS). DESIGN Retrospective cohort. SETTING Single academic center. PARTICIPANTS The study comprised 448 patients. Fifty-four patients undergoing LNF who received TIVA were compared with 394 who received standard inhalational anesthesia (non-TIVA) between January 2010 and June 2017. INTERVENTIONS Patients who received TIVA were compared with those who received non-TIVA. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS In multivariate analysis, TIVA was significantly associated with reduced HLOS (odds ratio 2.91, 95% confidence interval 1.47-5.78) and a 7.8% reduction in cost of care (p < 0.01). Female sex, length of surgery, and older age all were negatively associated with length of stay. The association between the use of TIVA and reduced HLOS and institutional cost was compared using univariate and multivariate analyses. CONCLUSIONS The use of TIVA in patients undergoing uncomplicated LNF shortens HLOS and is associated with reduced cost of care. This study illustrates that communication among surgeons and anesthesiologists results in improved patient care.
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- James D Hannon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Schietroma M, Colozzi S, Romano L, Pessia B, Giuliani A, Vicentini V, Recchia CL, Carlei F. Short- and long-term results after laparoscopic floppy Nissen fundoplication in elderly versus non-elderly patients. J Minim Access Surg 2020; 16:256-263. [PMID: 31031314 PMCID: PMC7440002 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_269_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery could be of benefit in a subset of elderly patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, there are few reports that have evaluated the long-term results. This study examined the effects of age on the short- and long-term (for at least 5 years) outcomes after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). Patients and Methods: Patients were divided into four groups as follows: young (18–49); adult (50–69); and elderly (70–84), and very elderly (85–91). The database (recorded prospectively) included operating duration, conversion, intra- and early post-operative complication and late outcomes. Mean follow-up was 14.5 years (range 5–24 years). Results: Five hundred and sixty-nine patients met the inclusion criteria: young n = 219 (38.4%); adult n = 248 (43.5%); elderly n = 91 (16.0%) and very elderly n = 11 (1.9%). Hiatal hernia (type I and III) was significantly less frequent in young and adult patients (P < 0.0001). The operation was significantly longer in elderly and very elderly patients (P < 0.001); the use of drains (P < 0.001) and grafts (P < 0.0001) for hiatal hernia repair was less in young and adult patients. The hospital stay, conversion (5.4%), intra-operative and early post-operative complications were not influenced by age. Dysphagia was evenly distributed among the groups. Forty-eight (8.4%) patients had recurrence: 15 in the young group (6.8%), 18 in the adult group (7.2%), 11 in the elderly group (12%) and 4 in the very elderly group (36.3%) (P < 0.0001). Conclusions: Age does not influence short- and long-term outcomes following LNF. Control of reflux in the elderly is worse than adult patients. Therefore, ageing is a relative contraindication to LNF.
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- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects millions of people worldwide. Many patients with medically refractory symptoms ultimately undergo antireflux surgery, most often with a laparoscopic fundoplication. Symptoms related to GERD may persist or recur. Revisional surgery is necessary in some patients. RECENT FINDINGS A reoperative fundoplication is the most commonly performed salvage procedure for failed fundoplication. Although redo fundoplication has been reported to have increased risk of morbidity compared with primary cases, increasing experience with the minimally invasive approach to reoperative surgery has significantly improved patient outcome with acceptable resolution of reflux symptoms in the majority of patients. Recurrence of reflux symptoms after an initial fundoplication requires a thorough work-up and a thoughtful approach. While reoperative fundoplication is the most common procedure performed, there are other options and the treatment should be tailored to the patient, their history, and the mechanism of fundoplication failure.
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- Semeret Munie
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
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Csendes A, Orellana O, Cuneo N, Martínez G, Figueroa M. Long-term (15-year) objective evaluation of 150 patients after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Surgery 2019; 166:886-894. [PMID: 31227185 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is the preferred operative treatment for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The most recent published results only refer to clinical evaluations and few discuss objective measurements. Our purpose was to determine the late results of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, performing clinical, endoscopic, histologic, and functional studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 179 patients were included in a prospective study. All had gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms of at least 5-year duration, daily dependence on proton pump inhibitors, and a type I hiatal hernia less than 5 cm. Exclusion criteria included Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernia >5 cm, failed antireflux surgery, and obesity (body mass index >30). We performed a radiologic study, 3 or more endoscopic procedures with biopsy samples of the antrum and esophagogastric junction, esophageal manometry, and 24-hour pH monitoring. RESULTS We found that 4 patients (2.2%) died 3-4 years after operation from nonoperatiove reasons. A total of 25 patients (14%) were lost to follow-up, and 150 patients (83.8%) submitted to late objective evaluations (15 years). Visick I-II symptoms were observed in 79.3% and III-IV (failures) in 20.7%. Endoscopy showed a normal positioning of the esophagogastric junction in the Visick I-II patients and a type III cardia or hiatal hernia with erosive esophagitis in Visick III-IV patients. Short-segment Barrett's esophagus developed in 5.3% of patients. Lower esophageal sphincter pressure remained increased over the preoperative value in all groups. The 24-hour pH monitoring also was decreased over the preoperative value in Visick I-II patients but showed no significant change in Visick III-IV patients. Carditis at the esophagogastric junction regressed to fundic mucosa in 50% of Visick I-II patients. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication produces control of symptoms in 80% of patients late (up to 15 years) after surgeries corroborated by endoscopic, histologic examinations, and functional studies. It is essential to perform these objective evaluations to demonstrate the "antireflux effect" after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
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- Attila Csendes
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Bashir Y, Chonchubhair HN, Duggan SN, Memba R, Ain QU, Murphy A, McMahon J, Ridgway PF, Conlon KC. Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of obesity on recurrence after laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. Surgeon 2019; 17:107-118. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Seo HS, Choi M, Son SY, Kim MG, Han DS, Lee HH. Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 2018. J Gastric Cancer 2018; 18:313-327. [PMID: 30607295 PMCID: PMC6310769 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2018.18.e41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing in Korea, and physicians, including surgeons, have been focusing on its treatment. Indeed, in Korea, medical treatment using a proton pump inhibitor is the mainstream treatment for GERD, while awareness of surgical treatment is limited. Accordingly, to promote the understanding of surgical treatment for GERD, the Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery Study Group published the Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for the Surgical Treatment of GERD. The guideline consists of 2 sections: fundamental information such as the definition, symptoms, and diagnostic tools of GERD and a recommendation statement about its surgical treatment. The recommendations presented 5 debates regarding fundoplication: 1) comparison of the effectiveness of medical and surgical treatments, 2) effectiveness of surgical treatment in cases of refractory GERD, 3) effectiveness of surgical treatment of extraesophageal symptoms, 4) comparison of effectiveness between total and partial fundoplication, and 5) effectiveness of fundoplication in cases of hiatal hernia. The present guideline is the first to demonstrate the efficacy of the surgical treatment GERD in Korea.
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- Ho Seok Seo
- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Health Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Department of Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Mayor MA, Fernando HC. Endoluminal Approaches to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Thorac Surg Clin 2018; 28:527-532. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2018.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oor JE, Broeders JA, Roks DJ, Oors JM, Weusten BL, Bredenoord AJ, Hazebroek EJ. Reflux and Belching after Laparoscopic 270 degree Posterior Versus 180 degree Anterior Partial Fundoplication. J Gastrointest Surg 2018; 22:1852-1860. [PMID: 30030717 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3874-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic 270 degree posterior, or Toupet (LTF), and 180 degree anterior partial fundoplication (LAF) ensure equal reflux control and reduce the risk of gas-related symptoms compared to 360 degree (Nissen) fundoplication. It is unclear which type of partial fundoplication is superior in preventing gas-related side-effects. The aim of this study was to determine differences in effect of LTF and LAF on reflux characteristics and belching patterns. METHODS Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, esophageal manometry, and 24-h combined pH-impedance monitoring were performed before and 6 months after fundoplication (n = 10, LTF vs. n = 10, LAF). Observed changes after surgery (∆) were compared between the two procedures. RESULTS Symptomatic reflux control as well as the reduction in the mean number of acid (∆ - 58.5 vs. - 66.5; P = 0.912), liquid (∆ - 17.0 vs. - 43.5; P = 0.247), and mixed liquid gas reflux episodes (∆ - 38.0 vs. - 40.0; P = 0.579) were comparable following LTF and LAF. There were no differences in the mean number of weakly acidic reflux episodes after LTF and LAF (1.0 (0.8-4) vs. 1.0 (0-3), P = 0.436). The reduction in proximal (P = 1.000), mid-esophageal (P = 0.063), and distal reflux episodes (P = 0.315) was comparable. Both procedures equally reduced the number of gastric belches (P = 0.278) and supragastric belches (P = 0.123), with no significant reduction in the number of air swallows after either procedure (P = 0.278). CONCLUSION LTF and LAF provide similar reflux control, with a comparable effect on acidic, liquid, and gas reflux. Both procedures equally reduced the number of belches and supragastric belches. This study provides the physiological evidence for the published randomized trials reporting similar symptomatic outcome after both types of partial fundoplication.
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- J E Oor
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.,Department of Gastroenterology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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Schlottmann F, Strassle PD, Patti MG. Antireflux Surgery in the USA: Influence of Surgical Volume on Perioperative Outcomes and Costs-Time for Centralization? World J Surg 2018; 42:2183-2189. [PMID: 29288311 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4429-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have analyzed the relationship between surgical volume and outcomes after antireflux procedures. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of surgical volume on postoperative results and costs for patients undergoing surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease. METHODS We analyzed the National Inpatient Sample (period 2000-2013). Adult patients (≥18 years old) with gastroesophageal reflux disease who underwent fundoplication were included. Hospital surgical volume was determined using the 30th and 60th percentile cut points using weighted discharges and categorized as low (<10 operations/year), intermediate (10-25 operations/year), or high (>25 operations/year). We performed multivariable logistic regression models to assess the effect of surgical volume on patient outcomes. RESULTS The studied cohort comprised 75,544 patients who had antireflux surgery. When operations performed at low-volume hospitals, postoperative bleeding, cardiac failure, renal failure, respiratory failure, and inpatient mortality were more common. In intermediate-volume hospitals, patients were more likely to have postoperative infection, esophageal perforation, bleeding, cardiac failure, renal failure, and respiratory failure. The length of hospital stay was longer at low- and intermediate-volume hospitals (1.08 and 0.55 days longer, respectively). There was an increase in charges of 5120 dollars per patient at low-volume centers, and 4010 dollars per patient at intermediate-volume centers. CONCLUSIONS When antireflux surgery is performed at high-volume hospitals, morbidity is lower, length of hospital stay is shorter, and costs for the healthcare system are decreased.
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- Francisco Schlottmann
- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 4030 Burnett Womack Building, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7081, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7081, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 4030 Burnett Womack Building, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7081, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7081, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Rebecchi F, Allaix ME, Cinti L, Nestorović M, Morino M. Comparison of the outcome of laparoscopic procedures for GERD. Updates Surg 2018; 70:315-321. [PMID: 30027381 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-018-0572-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A total laparoscopic fundoplication has become the procedure of choice for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with normal esophageal motility, with reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery and similar long-term outcomes compared to conventional open total fundoplication. Most controversial surgical aspects are the division of the short gastric vessels and the insertion of a bougie to calibrate the wrap. The anterior 180° and the posterior partial fundoplications lead to similar control of heartburn when compared to total fundoplication with lower risk of dysphagia. However, when performed, 24-h pH monitoring shows pathologic reflux more frequently after partial than total fundoplication. Disappointing results are achieved by anterior 90° partial fundoplication. More recently, a magnetic sphincter augmentation with the LINX Reflux Management System (Torax Medical) and the lower esophageal sphincter Electrical Stimulation (EndoStim) have been developed, seeking for a durable and effective minimally invasive alternative to laparoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of reflux. Both devices seem to be promising, with very low postoperative complications and good short-term functional outcomes. Large randomized controlled trials comparing them with laparoscopic fundoplication over a long period of follow-up are needed to verify their indications and outcomes.
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- Fabrizio Rebecchi
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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Analatos A, Lindblad M, Rouvelas I, Elbe P, Lundell L, Nilsson M, Tsekrekos A, Tsai JA. Evaluation of resection of the gastroesophageal junction and jejunal interposition (Merendino procedure) as a rescue procedure in patients with a failed redo antireflux procedure. A single-center experience. BMC Surg 2018; 18:70. [PMID: 30165834 PMCID: PMC6117955 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-018-0401-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Primary antireflux surgery has high success rates but 5 to 20% of patients undergoing antireflux operations can experience recurrent reflux and dysphagia, requiring reoperation. Different surgical approaches after failed fundoplication have been described in the literature. The aim of this study was to evaluate resection of the gastroesophageal junction with jejunal interposition (Merendino procedure) as a rescue procedure after failed fundoplication. Methods All patients who underwent a Merendino procedure at the Karolinska University Hospital between 2004 and 2012 after a failed antireflux fundoplication were identified. Data regarding previous surgical history, preoperative workup, postoperative complications, subsequent investigations and re-interventions were collected retrospectively. The follow-up also included questionnaires regarding quality of life, gastrointestinal function and the dumping syndrome. Results Twelve patients had a Merendino reconstruction. Ten patients had undergone at least two previous fundoplications, of which one patient had four such procedures. The main indication for surgery was epigastric and radiating back pain, with or without dysphagia. Postoperative complications occurred in 8/12 patients (67%). During a median follow-up of 35 months (range 20–61), four (25%) patients had an additional redo procedure with conversion to a Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy within 12 months, mainly due to obstructive symptoms that could not be managed conservatively or with endoscopic techniques. Questionnaires scores were generally poor in all dimensions. Conclusions In our experience, the Merendino procedure seems to be an unsuitable surgical option for patients who require an alternative surgical reconstruction due to a failed fundoplication. However, the small number of patients included in this study as well as the small number of participants who completed the postoperative workout limits this study.
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- Apostolos Analatos
- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden. .,Department of Surgery, Nyköping Hospital, Nyköping, Sweden. .,Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital and Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockhom, Sweden
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Schlottmann F, Herbella FAM, Patti MG. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery: how I do it? Updates Surg 2018; 70:349-354. [PMID: 30039280 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-018-0566-9] [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: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects an estimated 20% of the population in the US, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. Lifestyle modifications and proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are effective in the majority of patients. However, some patients will become candidates for surgical intervention, because they have partial control of symptoms, do not want to be on long-term medical treatment, or suffer complications related to PPI. In these patients, a properly executed laparoscopic antireflux surgery controls esophageal and extra-esophageal symptoms and avoids life-long medical therapy. Important technical elements should be taken into account during the operation to avoid troublesome side effects and obtain optimal postoperative outcomes.
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- Francisco Schlottmann
- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 4030 Burnett Womack Building, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7081, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7081, USA. .,Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Department of Surgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 4030 Burnett Womack Building, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7081, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7081, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Marshall-Webb M, Peters MDJ, Bright T, Watson DI. Effectiveness of Nissen fundoplication versus anterior and posterior partial fundoplications for treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease: a systematic review protocol. JBI DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS 2018; 16:1095-1102. [PMID: 29762301 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to determine the relative effectiveness of Nissen fundoplication compared to anterior and posterior partial fundoplication in controlling the symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease and reducing their side effect profile in adults.The specific questions posed by this review are: what is the effectiveness of Nissen fundoplication in comparison to anterior partial fundoplication (90 degree, 120 degree and 180 degree) and posterior 270 degree fundoplication in terms of symptom control of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and what are the side effects of these surgical interventions?
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- Matthew Marshall-Webb
- Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Department of Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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Woodham BL, Meng R, Roberts RH. A Novel, Dynamic Statistical Model for Predicting Patient Satisfaction with Fundoplication Based on Pre-Operative Symptom Patterns. World J Surg 2018; 41:2778-2787. [PMID: 28516204 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4057-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fundoplication provides excellent control of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), but there remain a number of unsatisfied patients who have proven difficult to identify pre-operatively. We hypothesised that pre-operative symptom patterns can predict of the risk of post-operative dissatisfaction. METHODS Pre-operative symptoms and post-operative satisfaction were measured using standardised questionnaires along with routine investigations. These data were used to calculate our novel pre-operative risk of dissatisfaction (PROD) score. Potential pre-operative prognostic markers were tested against the post-operative satisfaction data, including the objective investigations and the PROD score. The prognostic utility of the PROD score and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) guideline was tested using receiver operating characteristic analysis to determine the area under the curve (AUC). RESULTS An association was found between our PROD score and each of the satisfaction measures (n = 225, p < 0.001) which is likely to be of prognostic utility (AUC = 0.67-0.79). No such association was found between the routine investigations and post-operative satisfaction. The PROD score was found to be of greater prognostic utility than the SAGES guideline (n = 166, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The PROD score is a novel, easy-to-use test that can predict individual patient satisfaction with fundoplication.
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- B L Woodham
- Department of General Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand.,Department of General Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand.
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A modified Nissen fundoplication: subjective and objective midterm results. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2018; 403:279-287. [PMID: 29549453 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-018-1660-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The failure rate of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery is approximately 10-20%. The aim of our prospective study was to investigate whether a modified Nissen fundoplication (MNF) can improve reflux symptoms and prevent surgical treatment failure in the midterm. METHODS The MNF consisted of (1) suturing the esophagus to the diaphragmatic crura on each side using four non-absorbable stitches, (2) reinforcing clearly weak crura with a tailored Ultrapro mesh, and (3) fixing the upper stitch of the valve to the diaphragm. Forty-eight consecutive patients experiencing typical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms at least three times per week for 6 months or longer were assessed before and after surgery using validated symptom and quality of life (GERD-HRQL) questionnaires, high-resolution manometry, 24-h impedance-pH monitoring, endoscopy, and barium swallow. RESULTS Mortality and perioperative complications were nil. At median follow-up of 46.7 months, the patients experienced significant improvements in symptom and GERD-HRQL scores. One patient presented with severe dyspepsia and another complained of dysphagia requiring a repeat surgery 12 months after the first operation. Esophageal acid exposure (8.8 vs 0.1; p < 0.0001), reflux number (62 vs 8.5; p < 0.0001), and symptom-reflux association (19 vs 0; p < 0.0001) significantly decreased postoperatively. The median esophagogastric junction contractile integral (EGJ-CI) from 31 cases (8.2 vs 21.2 mmHg cm; p = 0.0003) and the abdominal length of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) (0 vs 16 mm; p = 0.01) increased postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that the MNF is a safe and effective procedure both in the short term and midterm.
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Neuvonen P, Sand J, Matikainen M, Rantanen T. Does Nissen Fundoplication Provide Lifelong Reflux Control? Symptomatic Outcome After 31-33 Years. World J Surg 2018; 41:2046-2052. [PMID: 28258450 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-3924-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND A substantial number of people are suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The indication for surgical treatment is the failure of medical treatment in patients with objectively verified GERD. The use of PPIs has been noted to increase with the length of follow-up after fundoplication, raising questions concerning the durability of surgical results. The aim of the study was to investigate the results of open Nissen fundoplication (ONF) over a follow-up of more than 31 years. METHODS ONF was performed for 38 consecutive patients. Questionnaires concerning long-term outcome were sent on December 14, 2015, to the 24 patients still living. Long-term symptom evaluation was carried out using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), Visick grading, a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the DeMeester-Johnson reflux scale, and the 15D tool. RESULTS Seventeen (70.8%) of the 24 patients still living participated in the study. The typical symptoms of GERD had resolved significantly. Dysphagia was graded as none or minimal by 13 (81.3%) patients. The mean 15D score of the patient group was clinically and statistically the same (0.896 vs. 0.899) as that of the age- and sex-standardized general population (p = 0.912). Six (15.8%) patients had used antireflux medication after the operation and 4 of them (10.6%) continuously. CONCLUSIONS Patients in the present study used PPIs less frequently than what has been reported in previous long-term follow-up studies. Our results indicate that successful surgery may provide lifelong relief of GERD symptoms and normalize the health-related quality of life in GERD patients.
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- P Neuvonen
- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Box 100, 70029, Kuopio, KYS, Finland.
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Schlottmann F, Strassle PD, Patti MG. Surgery for benign esophageal disorders in the US: risk factors for complications and trends of morbidity. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3675-3682. [PMID: 29435748 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6102-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), paraesophageal hernia (PEH), and achalasia are the most frequent benign esophageal disorders that may need surgical treatment. We aimed to identify risk factors for postoperative complications and to characterize trends of morbidity for surgery for benign esophageal disorders in a national cohort. METHODS A retrospective population-based analysis was performed using the National Inpatient Sample for the period 2000-2013. Adult patients (≥ 18 years old) diagnosed with GERD, PEH, and achalasia, and who underwent fundoplication, PEH repair, and esophagomyotomy were included. The yearly incidence of complications, stratified by procedure, was calculated using Poisson regression, and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine risk factors for complications. RESULTS A total of 79,622 patients were included; 38,695 (48.6%) underwent PEH repair, 38,719 (48.6%) fundoplication, and 2208 (2.8%) esophagomyotomy. While the rate of postoperative complications dropped from 26.5 to 10.0% and from 16.1 to 12.2% for PEH repair and esophagomyotomy, respectively, the complication rate after fundoplication increased from 5.7 to 12.7% during the same period (p < 0.0001). Age, black race, diabetes, renal insufficiency, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and open surgery were independent risk factors for postoperative complications. The rate of laparoscopic procedures for PEH repair increased from 4.9 to 91.4%, while for fundoplication it increased from 24.2 to 78.3% (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Opposite to PEH repair and esophagomyotomy, antireflux surgery has shown an increase in the morbidity rate in the last decade. Patient selection and embracement of laparoscopic techniques are critical to improve the perioperative outcome in surgery for benign esophageal disorders.
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- Francisco Schlottmann
- Department of Surgery and Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. .,Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Ma C, Edwards JK. Anesthesia for Esophageal Surgery. Anesthesiology 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-74766-8_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Schietroma M, Colozzi S, Pessia B, Carlei F, Di Furia M, Amicucci G. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: The effects of high-concentration supplemental perioperative oxygen on the inflammatory and immune response: A randomised controlled trial. J Minim Access Surg 2018; 14:221-229. [PMID: 29582795 PMCID: PMC6001299 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_120_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background A number of studies have been reported on the effects of high-concentration oxygen (HCO) on cytokine synthesis, with controversial results. We assessed the effect of administration of perioperative HCO on systemic inflammatory and immune response in patients undergoing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). Materials and Methods Patients (n = 117) were assigned randomly to an oxygen/air mixture with a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 30% (n = 58) or 80% (n = 59). Administration was commenced after induction of anaesthesia and maintained for 6 h after surgery. White blood cells, peripheral lymphocytes subpopulation, human leucocyte antigen-DR (HLA-DR), neutrophil elastase, interleukin (IL)-1 and IL-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP) were investigated. Results A significantly higher concentration of neutrophil elastase, IL-1, IL-6 and CRP was detected post-operatively in the 30% FiO2group patients in comparison with the 80% FiO2group (P < 0.05). A statistically significant change in HLA-DR expression was recorded post-operatively at 24 h, as a reduction of this antigen expressed on monocyte surface in patients from 30% FiO2group; no changes were noted in 80% FiO2group (P < 0.05). Conclusions This study demonstrated that perioperative HCO (80%), during LNF, can lead to a reduction in post-operative inflammatory response, and possibly, avoid post-operative immunosuppression.
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- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Chernousov AF, Khorobrykh TV, Vetshev FP, Ionova TI, Mugadzaveta D, Osminin SV, Nikitina TP. [Quality of life of patients with complicated reflux-esophagitis followed antireflux surgery]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2017:17-27. [PMID: 29286026 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia20171217-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM To analyze quality of life of patients with complicated reflux-esophagitis followed antireflux surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS The trial enrolled 200 patients who underwent surgical treatment at the Burdenko Faculty Surgery Clinic of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University for complicated reflux esophagitis from 2008 to 2015. Inclusion criteria were long-standing reflux esophagitis irresistible to conservative treatment, hiatal hernia with shortening of the esophagus and/or peptic stricture and/or Barrett's esophagus. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the degree of esophagus shortening: group I - 98 patients with esophagus shortening degree I; group II - 102 patients with shortening grade II. Men/women ratio was 87(43.5%)/113(56.5%). Mean age was 56.0±13.9 years (16-83 years). We performed fundoplication in A.F. Chernousov modification in the first group and modified valvular gastroplication in the second group. All patients underwent survey within 6 months - 10 years after surgery to assess long-term outcomes. X-ray examination, upper GI endoscopy, standard laboratory tests were performed with pH-impedance and computed tomography if it was necessary. Quality of life was estimated by RAND SF-36 and GSRS (Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale) questionnaires. RESULTS SF-36 questionnaire revealed postoperative changes of physical, psychological and social values and was able to compare them with those in general population. Postoperative overall health was significantly higher in both groups compared with preoperative level and comparable with general population. GSRS questionnaire have also revealed positive changes. Overall postoperative GSRS score was 1.6±0.5 and 1.6±0.6 points in groups I and II respectively that corresponds to minor concern after surgery.
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- A F Chernousov
- Department of faculty surgery #1, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Department of faculty surgery #1, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Department of faculty surgery #1, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Multinational center for quality of life research, Saint-Petersburg; Saint-Petersburg multifield center of Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, University's clinic, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of faculty surgery #1, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Department of faculty surgery #1, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, Moscow
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- Multinational center for quality of life research, Saint-Petersburg; Saint-Petersburg multifield center of Healthcare Ministry of the Russian Federation, University's clinic, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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Schlottmann F, Patti MG. Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery Still an Open Debate. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2017; 27:1223-1224. [PMID: 29048986 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2017.0529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Many would think that today minimally invasive surgery is the standard of care in the United States and that the conventional "open" approach would be relegated to few complex procedures or difficult redo operations. However, a great variability still exists in the utilization of laparoscopic surgery in the United States. This variability in surgical care of common diseases raises important ethical and economic issues and warrants a serious look by healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients.
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- Francisco Schlottmann
- 1 Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- 2 Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Du X, Wu JM, Hu ZW, Wang F, Wang ZG, Zhang C, Yan C, Chen MP. Laparoscopic Nissen (total) versus anterior 180° fundoplication for gastro-esophageal reflux disease: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8085. [PMID: 28906412 PMCID: PMC5604681 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) has been the gold standard for the surgical management of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Laparoscopic anterior 180° fundoplication (180° LAF) is reported to reduce the incidence of postoperative complications while obtaining similar control of reflux. The present meta-analysis was conducted to confirm the value of the 2 techniques. METHODS PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Springerlink, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure Platform databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LNF and 180° LAF. Data regarding the benefits and adverse results of 2 techniques were extracted and compared using a meta-analysis. RESULTS Six eligible RCTs comparing LNF (n = 266) and 180° LAF (n = 265) were identified. There were no significant differences between LNF and 180° LAF with regard to operating time, perioperative complications, length of hospital stay, patient satisfaction, willingness to undergo surgery again, quality of life, postoperative heartburn, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use, postoperative DeMeester scores, postoperative lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, postoperative gas-bloating, unable to belch, diarrhea, or overall reoperation. LNF was associated with a higher prevalence of postoperative dysphagia compared with 180° LAF, while 180° LAF was followed by more reoperation for recurrent reflux symptoms. CONCLUSION LNF and 180° LAF are equally effective in controlling reflux symptoms and obtain a comparable prevalence of patient satisfaction. 180° LAF can reduce the incidence of postoperative dysphagia while this is offset by a higher risk of reoperation for recurrent symptoms. The risk of recurrent symptoms should need to be balanced against the risk of dysphagia when surgeons choose surgical procedures for each individual with GERD.
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- Xing Du
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, PLA Rocket Force General Hospital
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- Department of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, PLA Rocket Force General Hospital
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- Department of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, PLA Rocket Force General Hospital
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of General Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, PLA Rocket Force General Hospital
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We aim to review the endoscopic evaluation of post-fundoplication anatomy and its role in assessment of fundoplication outcomes and in pre-operative planning for reoperation in failed procedures. RECENT FINDINGS There is no universally accepted system for evaluating post-fundoplication anatomy endoscopically. However, multiple reports described the usefulness of post-operative endoscopy as a quality control measure and in the evaluation of complex cases such as repeat procedures and paraesophageal hernias (PEH). Endoscopic evaluation of post-fundoplication anatomy has an important role in assessing the outcomes of operative repair and pre-operative planning for failed fundoplications. Attempts have been made to characterize the appearance of the newly formed gastroesophageal valve after successful repairs and to standardize endoscopic reporting and classification of anatomic descriptions of failed fundoplications. However, there is no consensus. More studies are needed to evaluate the applicability and reproducibility of proposed endoscopic evaluation systems in order for such tools to become widely accepted.
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Hillman L, Yadlapati R, Whitsett M, Thuluvath AJ, Berendsen MA, Pandolfino JE. Review of antireflux procedures for proton pump inhibitor nonresponsive gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dis Esophagus 2017; 30:1-14. [PMID: 28859357 PMCID: PMC5789775 DOI: 10.1093/dote/dox054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Up to 40% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) report persistent symptoms despite proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. This review outlines the evidence for surgical and endoscopic therapies for the treatment of PPI nonresponsive GERD. A literature search for GERD therapies from 2005 to 2015 in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews identified 2928 unique citations. Of those, 45 unique articles specific to surgical and endoscopic therapies for PPI nonresponsive GERD were reviewed. Laparoscopic fundoplication (n = 19) provides symptomatic and physiologic relief out to 10 years, though efficacy wanes with time. Magnetic sphincter augmentation (n = 6) and transoral incisionless fundoplication (n = 9) improve symptoms in PPI nonresponders and may offer fewer side effects than fundoplication, though long-term follow-up is lacking. Radiofrequency energy delivery (n = 8) has insufficient evidence for routine use in treating PPI nonresponsive GERD. Electrical stimulator implantation (n = 1) and endoscopic mucosal surgery (n = 2) are newer therapies under evaluation for the treatment of GERD. Laparoscopic fundoplication remains the most proven therapeutic approach. Newer antireflux procedures such as magnetic sphincter augmentation and transoral incisionless fundoplication offer alternatives with varying degrees of success, durability, and side effect profiles that may better suit individual patients. Larger head-to-head comparison trials are needed to better characterize the difference in symptom response and side effect profiles.
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- L. Hillman
- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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Obeid NR, Altieri MS, Yang J, Park J, Price K, Bates A, Pryor AD. Patterns of reoperation after failed fundoplication: an analysis of 9462 patients. Surg Endosc 2017; 32:345-350. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5682-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Seventeen-year Outcome of a Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Laparoscopic and Conventional Nissen Fundoplication. Ann Surg 2017; 266:23-28. [DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Statz AK, Stroud AM, Jolles SA, Greenberg JA, Lidor AO, Shada AL, Wang X, Funk LM. Psychosocial Factors Are Associated with Quality of Life After Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2017; 27:755-760. [PMID: 28557566 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2017.0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) is the gold standard treatment for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Traditional surgical outcomes following LARS are well described, but limited data exist regarding patient-reported outcomes. We aimed to identify preoperative characteristics that were independently associated with a high GERD health-related quality of life (GERD-HRQL) following LARS. METHODS Clinical data from our single institution foregut surgery database were used to identify all patients with GERD who underwent primary LARS from June 2010 to November 2015. Electronic health record data were reviewed to extract patient characteristics, diagnostic study characteristics, and operative data. Postoperative GERD-HRQL data were obtained through telephone follow-up. Variables hypothesized a priori to be associated with high GERD-HRQL after LARS, which were significant at P ≤ .2 on bivariate analysis, were entered into a multivariable linear regression model with GERD-HRQL as the outcome. RESULTS The study included 248 patients; 69.0% were female, 56.9% were married, and 58.1% had concurrent atypical symptoms. The most commonly performed fundoplications were Nissen (44.8%), Toupet (41.3%), and Dor (14.1%), respectively. The median follow-up interval was 3.4 years. The telephone response rate was 60.1%. GERD-HRQL scores improved from 24.8 (SD ±11.4) preoperatively to 3.0 (SD ±5.9) postoperatively. 79.9% of patients were satisfied with their condition at follow-up. On multivariable analysis, being married (P = .04) and absence of depression (P = .02) were independently associated with a higher postoperative QoL. CONCLUSIONS Strong social support and psychiatric well-being appear to be important predictors of a higher QoL following LARS. Optimizing social support and treating depression preoperatively and postoperatively may improve QoL outcomes for LARS patients.
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- Alexa K Statz
- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin.,2 William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran Hospital , Madison, Wisconsin
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Roks DJ, Koetje JH, Oor JE, Broeders JA, Nieuwenhuijs VB, Hazebroek EJ. Randomized clinical trial of 270° posterior versus 180° anterior partial laparoscopic fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Br J Surg 2017; 104:843-851. [PMID: 28295217 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Revised: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Partial fundoplications provide similar reflux control with fewer post-fundoplication symptoms compared with Nissen fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The best choice of procedure for partial fundoplication remains unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of two different types of partial fundoplication for GORD. METHODS A double-blind RCT was conducted between 2012 and 2015 in two hospitals specializing in antireflux surgery. Patients were randomized to undergo either a laparoscopic 270° posterior fundoplication (Toupet) or a laparoscopic 180° anterior fundoplication. The primary outcome was postoperative dysphagia at 12 months, measured by the Dakkak score. Subjective outcome was analysed at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. Objective reflux control was assessed before and 6 months after surgery. RESULTS Ninety-four patients were randomized to laparoscopic Toupet or laparoscopic 180° anterior fundoplication (47 in each group). At 12 months, 85 patients (90 per cent) were available for follow-up. Objective scores were available for 76 (81 per cent). Postoperative Dakkak dysphagia score at 12 months was similar in the two groups (mean 5·9 for Toupet versus 6·4 for anterior fundoplication; P = 0·773). Subjective outcome at 12 months demonstrated no significant differences in control of reflux or post-fundoplication symptoms. Overall satisfaction and willingness to undergo surgery did not differ between the groups. Postoperative endoscopy and 24-h pH monitoring showed no significant differences in mean oesophageal acid exposure time or recurrent pathological oesophageal acid exposure. CONCLUSION Both types of partial fundoplication provided similar control of GORD at 12 months, with no difference in post-fundoplication symptoms. Registration number: NTR5702 (www.trialregister.nl).
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- D J Roks
- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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