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Laparoscopic fundoplication: a model for assessing new technology in surgical procedures
L S Feldman1, S Mayrand, D Stanbridge
1Section of Video-endoscopic Surgery and Gastroenterology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Surgery
|October 17, 2001
Summary
Laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) significantly improves patient quality of life and satisfaction. This surgical approach also corrects physiological abnormalities and is associated with reduced operating times and hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Outcomes Research
- Quality of Life Studies
Background:
- Traditional surgical success metrics focus on surgeon perspective.
- Evaluating outcomes requires incorporating patient, surgeon, and payor viewpoints.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) significantly impacts patient quality of life (QOL).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) outcomes for GERD using a multi-perspective framework.
- To assess the impact of LF on patient-reported QOL and satisfaction.
- To analyze the physiological changes and resource utilization associated with LF.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 74 patients undergoing primary LF for GERD (1995-2000).
- Utilized disease-specific (GERD-HRQL) and generic (SF-12) QOL questionnaires.
- Compared pre- and post-operative data including physiologic testing, patient satisfaction, operative time, and hospital stay.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in GERD-HRQL scores (median 18 to 0 at 2 years, P <.01).
- Marked increase in patient satisfaction (median 5 to 1, P <.01) and SF-12 scores (P <.05).
- Positive physiological changes observed: increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure and reduced esophageal acid exposure (P <.01).
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic fundoplication effectively improves QOL and patient satisfaction in GERD patients.
- The procedure normalizes key physiological markers associated with GERD.
- LF demonstrates efficient resource utilization with decreasing operative times and short hospital stays, suggesting a learning curve benefit.
