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Medium- and long-term outcome of laparoscopic redo fundoplication. Surg Endosc 2006 Dec;20(12):1817-23

Date

10/13/2006

Pubmed ID

17031744

DOI

10.1007/s00464-005-0262-y

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-33845208947 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   40 Citations

Abstract

BACKGROUND: For a small subset of patients, laparoscopic fundoplication fails, typically resulting in recurrent reflux or severe dysphagia. Although redo fundoplications can be performed laparoscopically, few studies have examined their long-term efficacy.

METHODS: Using a prospectively maintained database, the authors identified and contacted 41 patients who had undergone redo laparoscopic fundoplications at the University of Washington between 1996 and 2001. The median follow-up period was 50 months (range, 20-95 months). Current symptoms were compared with those acquired and entered into the authors' database preoperatively. Patients also were asked to return for esophageal manometry and pH testing.

RESULTS: All redo fundoplications were performed laparoscopically. There were no conversions. The most common indication for redo fundoplication was recurrent reflux. The most common anatomic abnormality was a herniated wrap. Heartburn improved in 61%, regurgitation in 69%, and dysphagia in 74% of the patients. Complete resolution of these symptoms was achieved, respectively, in 45%, 41% and 38% of these same patients. Overall, 68% of the patients rated the success of the procedure as either "excellent" or "good," and 78% said they were happy they chose to have it. For those who underwent reoperation for gastroesophageal reflux disease, distal esophageal acid exposure according to 24-h pH monitoring decreased after redo fundoplication from 15.7% +/- 18.1% to 3.4% +/- 3.6% (p = 0.041).

CONCLUSION: Although not as successful as primary fundoplication, a majority of patients can expect durable improvement in their symptoms with a laparoscopic redo fundoplication.

Author List

Oelschlager BK, Lal DR, Jensen E, Cahill M, Quiroga E, Pellegrini CA

Author

Dave Lal MD, MPH Chief, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Aged
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fundoplication
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Humans
Laparoscopy
Length of Stay
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome