Symptomatic outcome following laparoscopic anterior partial fundoplication: follow-up of a series of 200 patients.
This article reports patient perceived symptomatic outcome at a median of 23 months after surgery for a consecutive series of 200 patients who underwent a laparoscopic anterior partial fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Responses to postal questionnaires indicated that for the majority of patients the outcome was good, with 62% reporting minimal GORD symptoms. However, for a significant minority, the outcome was less favourable, and for 10% the outcome was poor. Continuing evaluation of the procedure is needed to establish its place in the management of GORD.
Ross
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Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, U.K.
Jabbar
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Ramsay
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Watson
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Grant
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Krukowski
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000379:methods*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012008:Recurrence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome