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Robotic Myotomy and Partial Fundoplication for Achalasia
Published on: August 11, 2023
[Endoluminal fundoplication (ELF) with EsophyX2 for gastroesophageal reflux desease (GERD)]
A E Nicolau1, A Lobonţiu, G Constantinescu
1Clinica de Chirurgie, Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţă Bucureşti, Romania. anicolau@easynet.ro
Abstract:
GERD is a frequent, evolving, life quality-impairing disease. In addition to medication and laparoscopic fundoplication we have recently added endoluminal fundoplication (ELF). The EsophyX2 is currently the most efficient device for endoluminal fundoplication. This device produces a partial, anterior valve, redesigning the antireflux barrier and the Hiss angle geometry, thus improving the activity of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This paper presents the operative technique, the patient selection criteria and published results. It has been shown that this technique is both secure, reproductible and effective in patients followed for 12-24 months: life-quality improvement, decreased acid exposure, suppression of antiacids, reduced hospitalization and recovery. Compared to antiacid therapy, ELF is far more effective and less invasive than laparoscopic fundoplication. For the moment we have no long-term results. ELF with EsophyX2 is a minimally invasive and efficient therapy for GERD that requires further evaluation.
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