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Erol MF, Demir B, Kayaoglu HA. Comparative analysis of laparoscopic nissen fundoplication and rossetti modification in gastroesophageal reflux disease: A focus on life quality enhancement. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)01220-X. [PMID: 38945768 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the focus of surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on enhancing life quality beyond symptom relief. The comparison involves laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Rossetti modification techniques. METHODS Patients intolerant to or experiencing relapse after medical therapy underwent either standard Nissen procedure (Group 1, n = 61) or Rossetti modification (Group 2, n = 42). A disease-specific quality of life questionnaire for GERD was utilized for evaluating life quality preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively. Symptom scores and patient satisfaction were also assessed. RESULTS Preoperatively, groups were similar in symptom duration, hiatal hernia presence, and DeMeester scores (p = 0.127, p = 0.427, and 0.584, respectively). Both groups exhibited a statistically significant increase in life quality postoperatively (p < 0.001), with no significant intergroup difference. Symptoms decreased after both surgeries, except for dysphagia and bloating. Bloating significantly increased in both groups after surgery (p = 0.018 and p = 0.017, respectively), and dysphagia increased significantly only in Group 2 (p = 0.007). The surgery refusal rate was significantly higher in Group 2 for similar preoperative symptoms (p = 0.040). CONCLUSION Despite increased life quality scores, the combination of increased dysphagia and bloating in patients undergoing Rossetti modification resulted in a decreased satisfaction rate.
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- Mehmet Fatih Erol
- Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Training Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Private Hayat Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center, Bursa, Turkey
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Gehwolf P, Agerer T, Stacul N, Kienzl-Wagner K, Schäfer A, Berchtold V, Cakar-Beck F, Elisabeth G, Wykypiel H. Lap. Nissen fundoplication leads to better respiratory symptom control than Toupet in the long term of 20 years. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:372. [PMID: 37737866 PMCID: PMC10517034 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03108-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Having performed anti-reflux surgery for thirty years, it was important to reexamine our patients in the long term to enlarge the body of evidence concerning classical and extraesophageal symptoms that are differently controlled by Nissen or Toupet fundoplication. OBJECTIVES We report a cohort of 155 GERD patients who underwent fundoplication within a tailored approach between 1994 and 2000. Changes in the perioperative functional outcome, GERD symptoms, and quality of life are being analyzed 10 and 20 years after the operation. RESULTS The operation resulted in a superior quality of life compared to a patient cohort treated with PPI therapy. We found that both surgical methods (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication) cure classical symptoms equally (heartburn, regurgitation, and dysphagia). GERD patients receiving a Toupet fundoplication seem more likely to suffer from extraesophageal GERD symptoms 10 and 20 years after surgery than patients with a Nissen fundoplication. On the other hand, some patients with Nissen fundoplication report dysphagia even 10 and 20 years after surgery. CONCLUSION Both the laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications provide excellent symptom control in the long term. Moreover, the Nissen fundoplication seems to be superior in controlling extraesophageal reflux symptoms, but at the expense of dysphagia. In summary, tailoring the operation based on symptoms seems advantageous.
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- Philipp Gehwolf
- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, and Thoracic Surgery (VTT), Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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Ugliono E, Rebecchi F, Mantova S, Osella G, Mansour AMFMH, Morino M. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: long-term clinical outcomes. Updates Surg 2023:10.1007/s13304-023-01483-x. [PMID: 36862352 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01483-x] [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: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Persistent symptoms despite adequate Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) treatment are described in up to 40% of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The efficacy of Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery (LARS) in PPI non-responder patients is still unclear. This observational study aims to report the long-term clinical outcomes and predictors of dissatisfaction in a cohort of refractory GERD patients submitted to LARS. Patients with preoperative refractory symptoms and objective GERD evidence submitted to LARS between 2008 and 2016 were included in the study. Primary endpoint was overall satisfaction with the procedure, secondary endpoints were long-term GERD symptom relief and endoscopic findings. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to compare satisfied and dissatisfied patients, in order to identify preoperative predictors of dissatisfaction. A total of 73 refractory GERD patients who underwent LARS were included in the study. At a mean follow-up of 91.2 ± 30.5 months, the satisfaction rate was 86.3%, with a statistically significant reduction in typical and atypical GERD symptoms. Causes of dissatisfaction were severe heartburn (6.8%), gas bloat syndrome (2.8%), and persistent dysphagia (4.1%). Multivariate analysis showed that a number of Total Distal Reflux Episodes (TDRE) > 75 was a predictive factor of long-term dissatisfaction after LARS while a partial response to PPI was a protective factor against dissatisfaction. LARS guarantees a high level of long-term satisfaction for selected refractory GERD patients. An abnormal TDRE at 24 h-multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring and the lack of response to preoperative PPI were predictors of long-term dissatisfaction.
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- Elettra Ugliono
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy. .,Department of Mechanical and Aerospacial Engineering, Politecnico of Turin, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.,Department of Mechanical and Aerospacial Engineering, Politecnico of Turin, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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Fadaee N, Gaszynski R, Merrett N, Gray A. Laparoscopic fundoplication performed in community hospital settings: A protocol for systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32502. [PMID: 36607888 PMCID: PMC9829280 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) is well-established as the surgical intervention of choice for management of refactory gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Much of its success lies in the reported benefits in symptom control outlined by the postoperative patient. It is unclear whether patient-reported outcomes differ according to the institution type providing care. This review aimed to address this knowledge gap by reviewing the available evidence examining patient-reported outcomes of LF in non-metropolitan centers. OBJECTIVES To investigate patient-reported outcomes of LF performed in regional or community-based hospitals. DATA SOURCES Four electronic databases, and citations of relevant articles. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Only studies that separately reported patient-reported outcomes of LF performed in regional or community hospitals were included; papers deemed to be unclear about the type of facility in which LF surgeries were performed, or in which data from LF surgeries performed in regional/community hospitals was combined with data from major metropolitan hospitals, were excluded. STUDY APPRAISAL Only studies that were graded as fair or good using Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-sectional studies were eligible for inclusion in this review. Seven studies were then eligible for inclusion, all of which were observational cohort studies with 6 of the studies reporting on a single intervention arm. RESULTS Seven observational cohort studies were included in the review, with a combined total of 1071 patients who underwent LF at non-metropolitan centers. Of these, data was collected for 742 patients, yielding an overall response rate of 69.3%. All 7 studies assessed patients' post-operative outcomes through questionnaires that were based on a modified Likert scale or a similar tool. Overall patient satisfaction was high (86%) and a significant majority of patients stated they would recommend the procedure to others (93.3%). Post-operative prevalence of reflux and dysphagia compared favorably to rates generally reported in the literature (11.9% and 17.6% respectively). Further research is required to ascertain the safety of performing these procedures in non-metropolitan hospitals. CONCLUSION Current evidence suggests that patient-reported outcomes are favorable for patients undergoing LF in community settings, and are broadly comparable to those undergoing LF in tertiary-level centers.
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- Neesa Fadaee
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Upper GI & HPB Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- * Correspondence: Andrew Gray, Department of Upper GI & HPB Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, VIC, Australia (e-mail: )
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Pascotto B, Henrard A, Maillart JF, Arenas-Sanchez M, Postal A, Legrand M. Quality of life and gastric acid-suppression medication post-laparoscopic fundoplication: a ten years retrospective study. Acta Chir Belg 2022; 122:321-327. [PMID: 33534655 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2020.1860551] [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: 11/01/2022]
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Background: Although medical treatment is the best approach for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), surgery has a significant role to play not only in cases of failure of medical treatment but also as in a long-term approach, specifically in young patient. On the other hand, alarming reports have been published concerning the outcomes and usefulness of antireflux surgery (ARS). The aim of this study was to evaluate medium and long-term functional outcomes following ARS performed in our institution over a 10 year period.Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients in our department who underwent primary or redo laparoscopic fundoplication between 2005 and 2015. Evaluation of the outcomes was made using a validated questionnaire specifically dedicated to GERD (the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Health-Related Quality of Life (GERD-HRQL) questionnaire) and by investigation about the continued use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). Exclusion criteria were patients treated for GERD with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, emergency reduction of hiatal hernia, patients missing from follow-up and patients deceased from unrelated causes.Results: 296 patients out of 309 met the inclusion criteria. Primary procedures included 214 Nissen, 35 Toupet, and 23 Collis gastroplasty; there were additionally 62 redo operations. Neither postoperative mortality nor conversion was observed. The mean follow-up was 8 years post-surgery, and contact was made with 96% of the original group. 85% of the patients had stopped PPI use since their operation (86% after Nissen, 73% after Toupet, 94% after Collis and 82% after redos). 90% of the patients had good to excellent functional results as reported by their GERD-HRQL score, and independent of the type of previous procedure. 31 patients were dissatisfied due to dysphagia in 7 and GERD recurrence in 24. Again 75% were extremely satisfied and 15% satisfied. Our own incidence of redo procedures was 11% but the functional result and satisfaction index were comparable between redo and primary procedures. The addition of Collis gastroplasty in cases of real short oesophagus did not alter the final result.Conclusions: Laparoscopic ARS presents a superior alternative to lifetime medication use and can provide long-term control of GERD symptoms in the majority of patients if it is performed skillfully and in carefully evaluated patients. Based on the present study, we believed that significant improvement in GERD health-related quality of life can be attained following both primary and reoperative ARS.
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- Beniamino Pascotto
- Digestive Surgery Department, Regional Hospital Centre of Huy, Huy, Belgium
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Regional Hospital Centre of Huy, Huy, Belgium
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Regional Hospital Centre of Huy, Huy, Belgium
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Regional Hospital Centre of Huy, Huy, Belgium
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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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Outcomes of Laparoscopic Redo Fundoplication in Patients With Failed Antireflux Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2021; 274:78-85. [PMID: 33214483 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this meta-analysis was to summarize the current available evidence regarding the surgical outcomes of laparoscopic redo fundoplication (LRF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although antireflux surgery is highly effective, a minority of patients will require a LRF due to recurrent symptoms, mechanical failure, or intolerable side-effects of the primary repair. METHODS A systematic electronic search on LRF was conducted in the Medline database and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Conversion and postoperative morbidity were used as primary endpoints to determine feasibility and safety. Symptom improvement, QoL improvement, and recurrence rates were used as secondary endpoints to assess efficacy. Heterogeneity across studies was tested with the Chi-square and the proportion of total variation attributable to heterogeneity was estimated by the inconsistency (I2) statistic. A random-effect model was used to generate a pooled proportion with 95% confidence interval (CI) across all studies. RESULTS A total of 30 studies and 2,095 LRF were included. The mean age at reoperation was 53.3 years. The weighted pooled proportion of conversion was 6.02% (95% CI, 4.16%-8.91%) and the meta-analytic prevalence of major morbidity was 4.98% (95% CI, 3.31%-6.95%). The mean follow-up period was 25 (6-58) months. The weighted pooled proportion of symptom and QoL improvement was 78.50% (95% CI, 74.71%-82.03%) and 80.65% (95% CI, 75.80%-85.08%), respectively. The meta-analytic prevalence estimate of recurrence across the studies was 10.71% (95% CI, 7.74%-14.10%). CONCLUSIONS LRF is a feasible and safe procedure that provides symptom relief and improved QoL to the vast majority of patients. Although heterogeneously assessed, recurrence rates seem to be low. LRF should be considered a valuable treatment modality for patients with failed antireflux surgery.
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