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Failed fundoplications.

Kathryn F Hatch1, Michael F Daily, Brent J Christensen

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Utah, 30N 1900E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.

American Journal of Surgery
|December 28, 2004
PubMed
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Revisional antireflux surgery effectively treats failed fundoplications. Identifying and correcting the original cause of failure is key to successful outcomes in patients needing repeat surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Hernia Repair

Background:

  • Fundoplication failure necessitates reoperation in 5% of patients.
  • Causes and optimal management for failed antireflux procedures require further understanding.
  • Identifying failure patterns is crucial for improving surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify patterns and causes of primary antireflux procedure failure.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of revisional surgery for failed fundoplications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records from two tertiary referral centers.
  • Analysis of 39 patients undergoing laparoscopic revisional antireflux surgery between 1998 and 2003.

Main Results:

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  • Laparoscopic revisional surgery resolved reflux in 94% of patients at 6-month follow-up.
  • Common failure types included herniation (n=21) and paraesophageal hernia (n=9).
  • Morbidity occurred in 23% of patients; one open conversion was necessary.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic revisional antireflux surgery is a viable and effective treatment for failed primary fundoplications.
  • Successful reoperation hinges on accurate diagnosis and correction of the initial surgical failure.
  • Understanding failure mechanisms improves outcomes for patients requiring repeat antireflux surgery.