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[Laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: retrospective study of functional results in 243
F Bretagnol1, B Giraudeau, C Mor
1Service de chirurgie digestive et endocrinienne, hôpital Trousseau, 37044 Tours, France.
Study Aim:
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the 38 month-results of laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Patients And Methods:
Two hundred forty three consecutive patients were operated laparoscopically. The surgical procedures were complete fundoplication with division of short vessels (Nissen: 80 patients), without division of short vessels (Nissen-Rossetti: 68 patients) or partial fundoplication of 270 degrees (Toupet: 95 patients). The mean follow-up was 38 months. Functional results were evaluated in 225 patients (92.5%) using a questionnaire with visual analog scales.
Results:
The morbidity rate was 5%, higher after Nissen procedure (6.5%). With a follow-up of 3 months: a dysphagia coted 5/10, a gas bloat syndrome coted 4/10 and colon distension present in 61% of patients, were significantly more frequent after Nissen procedure. GERD recurred early in 4.5% of patients. With a follow-up of 38 months: dysphagia rate (coted 1/10) was significantly higher after Nissen. Dysphagia still persisted in 8 patients (9%) after Nissen. Colon distension and flatulence were more present after Nissen fundoplication. GERD recurrence rate was 12%. Pyrosis was significantly higher after Toupet fundoplication. Continuous medical treatment was necessary in 19 patients (8%). The satisfaction of patients was coted 7.5/10 without difference between to the three types of fundoplication.
Conclusion:
The total laparoscopic fundoplication for GERD seems to be a safe and efficient operation. This procedure proves to be more effective than partial fundoplicature but with a grater morbidity. Whatever the type of fundoplicature, the satisfaction of patients was good.
