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[Anti-reflux surgery in Norway].

Erik Trondsen1, Inger Johanne Bakken, Finn Egil Skjeldestad

  • 1Gastrokirurgisk avdeling, Ullevål universitetssykehus, 0407 Oslo. erik.trondsen@ulleval.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|August 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Gastro-oesophageal antireflux surgery incidence increased tenfold in Norway from 1990-2003. Laparoscopic surgery became dominant, offering shorter hospital stays than open procedures, with regional variations noted.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Investigating the incidence of gastro-oesophageal antireflux surgery in Norway.
  • Comparing the 1999-2003 period with the earlier 1990-1998 period.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in antireflux surgery incidence.
  • To examine geographic variations and surgical outcomes.
  • To compare laparoscopic versus open antireflux procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized operation codes from the Norwegian Patient Registry.
  • Analyzed incidence rates, geographic variations, hospital stay, and readmission rates.
  • Compared laparoscopic and open antireflux surgery outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Antireflux operation incidence increased tenfold from 1990 to 2003.
  • Significant regional variations in operation rates were observed.
  • Laparoscopic surgery became the predominant method, with shorter postoperative hospital stays compared to open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Antireflux surgery incidence rose sharply in the 1990s.
  • Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is the leading approach.
  • Regional disparities in surgical rates and outcomes persist.