[Subjective and objective evaluation of the results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients with gastroesophageal reflux].
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that should have similar results than classical surgical treatment.


OBJECTIVE
To report the results of a prospective study of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients with gastroesophageal reflux.


METHODS
Thirty two patients with gastroesophageal reflux and without Barret's esophagus, were subjected to endoscopy, manometry and measurement of intraesophageal pH before and after laparoscopic surgery.


RESULTS
There were no postoperative deaths or complications. Gastroesophageal sphincter pressure and abdominal sphincter length increased from 9.1 +/- 3.9 to 13.0 +/- 3.5 mm Hg and from 8.1 +/- 6.2 to 13.5 +/- 5.4 cm after surgery (p < 0.01). There was a decrease in acid reflux in 82% of patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery reproduces exactly the results of open surgical procedures.
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Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital José Joaquín Aguirre, Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014741:Video Recording