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[Perspectives of laparoscopy in cardia and gastric surgery]
A Altorjay1, J Garcia, M Adame
1Szent György Kóház Sebészeti Osztály, 8000 Székesfehérvár, Seregélyesi u. 3. altorjay@mail.fmkorhaz.hu
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Laparoscopic surgery in the gastro-esophageal region is effective for functional diseases. This minimal invasive approach showed no postoperative deaths or need for reoperation in 171 patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and General Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Context:
- Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly utilized for gastro-esophageal conditions.
- Functional diseases of the gastro-esophageal junction present unique surgical challenges.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the outcomes of 171 laparoscopic operations in the gastro-esophageal region.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of minimal invasive surgery for functional gastro-esophageal diseases.
Summary:
- 171 laparoscopic procedures were performed, primarily for hiatal reconstruction and antireflux (142 cases).
- Other procedures included cysto-gastrostomy, gastric wall resection, cardiomyotomy, Graham suture, and leiomyoma enucleation.
- The study reported a 4.7% conversion rate and no early postoperative reoperations or deaths.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic surgery for various gastro-esophageal conditions.
- Highlights the benefits of minimally invasive techniques in reducing patient recovery time and complications.
- Provides valuable data for surgeons considering laparoscopic approaches in gastro-esophageal surgery.
Abstract:
The authors have made 171 laparoscopic operations in the gastro-esophageal region during the past three and a half years. They have used the achievement of the minimal invasive surgery mainly in the treatment of functional diseases of the gastro-esophageal junction. Besides the hiatal reconstruction and antireflux procedures (142), endoscopic assisted cysto-gastrostomy (7), endoscopic assisted double-lifting gastric wall resection (5), cardiomyotomy (4), Graham suture of perforated duodenal ulcer (4) and enucleation of gastric wall leiomyoma (2) has been performed. There was no postoperative death, the rate of conversion was altogether 4.7% (8/171) while there was no need for reoperation in the early postoperative period.