A randomized, prospective comparison of the Nissen fundoplication versus the Toupet fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

OBJECTIVE: A prospective, randomized trial was performed to determine which of two antireflux procedures, a complete wrap (Nissen) or a 200N wrap (Toupet), was more effective with fewer sequelae. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Laparoscopic procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease appear to be as effective as those done by open laparotomy. The Nissen fundoplication is used most frequently, but postoperative bloating, inability to belch, and dysphagia occur. The partial wrap has been said to be as effective with less unfavorable postoperative symptoms. METHODS: Patients with reflux esophagitis were approached laparoscopically using a six-port technique. After division of the short gastric vessels and dissection of the terminal esophagus and fundus of the stomach to allow performance of either procedure, patients randomly were assigned one of the procedures by a card drawn in the operating room. RESULTS: Forty patients underwent operation, but 1 was excluded when an open procedure became necessary. Twenty-three patients received a complete wrap and 16 received a partial wrap. The average operating time was 155 minutes for the Nissen procedures and 162 minutes for the Toupet procedures. The postoperative stay averaged 2.7 days for the Nissen procedures and 2.5 days for the Toupet procedures. There were no deaths. Including the patient converted to an open procedure, three patients had operative complications. At follow-up, Visick scores after the complete wraps were I-13, II-8, III-2 and after the partial wrap were I-12 and II-3. Two patients indicated they would not have the operation again. CONCLUSIONS: A partial or a complete wrap after division of the short gastric vessel offers effective therapy for reflux esophagitis with > 90% patient satisfaction. The authors' study shows no clear advantage of one wrap (partial or complete) over the other.     

Laparoscopic Toupet versus Nissen fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

The Nissen fundoplication is the most popular laparoscopic operation performed for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, for patients in whom esophageal peristalsis is documented to be weak preoperatively, use of a partial wrap, or Toupet procedure, has often been used as an alternative to lessen the potential for postoperative dysphagia. Recent reports have criticized the Toupet procedure as having a higher long-term failure rate than the Nissen approach, especially for patients with severe forms of GERD. We reviewed our experience performing laparoscopic antireflux surgery over a 7-year period and compared the results of patients undergoing laparoscopic Nissen versus Toupet procedures. All procedures were performed at our institution by a single surgeon. Data recorded included preoperative demographic data, preoperative disease parameters, perioperative data, postoperative course, and symptom scores. Follow-up was based on a combination of medical records and phone interviews. There were 142 patients with complete records allowing review for this study. Of these, 118 underwent 122 Nissen fundoplications and 26 underwent 27 Toupet fundoplications. Selection of the procedure was based on preoperative manometric studies. There were seven reoperations. Seven of the patients (28%) who underwent Toupet procedures had severe GERD, a percentage comparable to the Nissen group (31.6%). Preoperative parameters were comparable for both groups, although the Toupet patients had lower average preoperative LES pressures (9.79 mmHg) than did the Nissen patients (16.1 mmHg, P < 0.05). The operative duration, operative blood loss, morbidity, length of hospitalization, need for reoperation, and efficacy in terms of relieving symptoms (average follow-up = 27.5 months) were comparable for both groups. Based on this experience, the Toupet procedure seems safe and effective in treating the symptoms of GERD, including patients with severe forms of the disease. We recommend its selective use in patients with preoperative esophageal hypomotility who are undergoing laparoscopic antireflux surgery.     

腹腔镜Nissen与Toupet胃底折叠术式治疗胃食管反流病疗效比较的Meta分析

目的比较腹腔镜Nissen手术与Toupet手术在治疗胃食管反流病的疗效以及术后并发症的发生率。方法通过Pubmed,Medline,Embase以及Cochrane图书馆数据库进行文献检索,用Nissen,Toupet,fundoplication[Mesh]为关键词,仅将比较腹腔镜Nissen以及Toupet两种手术方式的随机对照研究纳入本研究,分别统计两组患者在术后早期（3-6个月）以及术后晚期（1。3年）的烧心、反酸、吞咽困难、胸痛、腹胀、不能打嗝、腹泻、术后早期并发症的发生率及满意度等。结果在纳入本研究的7个随机对照研究总计939例患者中．腹腔镜Nissen手术478例,腹腔镜Toupet手术461例。两组患者的反流症状均得到了良好的控制．术后烧心的发生率差异无统计学意义（DR：1．01,95％CI：0．48。2．13,P=0．97）。尽管Toupet组在术后早期及晚期吞咽困难的发生率显著低于Nissen组（OR=3．34,95％CI：2．22-5．02,P〈0．01）,但前者术后早期并发症的发生率显著高于后者（OR=O．31,95％CI：0．11-0．93,P=0．04）;而两组患者术后远期满意度差异无统计学意义（OR=0．98,95％CI：0．61-1．56。P=0．92）。结论腹腔镜Nissen及Toupet手术均为安全有效的手术方式。选择哪种术式可根据患者情况及外科医生自身技术和经验而定。     

Long-term outcome of laparoscopic Nissen and laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a prospective, randomized trial

Background  

A prospective, randomized trial was performed to evaluate the long-term outcome and patient satisfaction of laparoscopic complete 360° fundoplication compared with partial posterior 270° fundoplication. Partial fundoplication is purported to have fewer side effects with a higher failure rate in controlling gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while complete fundoplication is thought to result in more dysphagia and gas-related symptoms.     

达芬奇机器人辅助与腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术治疗成人胃食管反流病的Meta分析

目的系统评价达芬奇机器人辅助Nissen胃底折叠术(robot-assisted Nissen fundoplication,RAF)与传统腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术(conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, CLF)比较治疗成人胃食管反流病(gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD)的有效性和安全性。 方法计算机系统检索Pubmed、EMbase、Cochrane Library、Web of science、CNKI、WanFang Data和CBM数据库,同时追溯相关文献的参考文献,查找RAF与CLF比较治疗成人GERD的随机对照研究和队列研究,检索时间均限定为从建库至2018年6月30日。由2位研究员独立筛选文献、提取资料并进行纳入研究的质量评价,采用Stata/SE 12进行Meta分析,通过I²统计量反映纳入研究的异质性。 结果共纳入11篇文献,累计683例患者,其中RAF组267例、CLF组416例。Meta分析结果表明,与CLF组相比,RAF组手术时间更长(WMD＝28.83, 95%CI：12.89～44.76, P<0.05)、费用较高(P<0.05);两组围手术期并发症发生率、术中中转率、术后气胸发生率、术后吞咽困难发生率、再手术率、住院时间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。 结论研究结果表明,RAF在治疗成人GERD中有着良好的安全性和有效性。然而,鉴于RAF更长的手术时间和更高的手术费用,使其在临床上应用受到限制。     

腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术治疗胃食管返流病的长期效果

目的:评价腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术(laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication,LNF)治疗胃食管返流病的长期效果。方法:从MEDLINE、EMBASE、中国生物医学数据库(CBM)及Cochrane试验注册中心检索纳入了1991年到2007年10月发表的LNF治疗返流性食管炎的随机对照实验,并对纳入研究的方法学质量(随机方法、分配隐藏、盲法)进行评价,最后用Rev-Man4.2.9软件进行分析。结果:纳入4个随机对照实验(RCT),包括440例患者,纳入随访研究共387例。术后主观结果如满意度[OR0.5095%CI(0.25,1.00)]、术后抑酸药物的使用[OR0.4595%CI(0.08,2.53)]、返酸和烧心症状差异无统计学意义,吞咽困难LNF发生率高于传统胃底折叠术(conventional Nissen fundoplicationm,CNF)[OR4.1695%CI(1.51,11.50)]。客观结果如再手术率[OR1.7795%CI0.78,4.72)]、食管测压和24h pH检测两组间差异无统计学意义。结论:本研究中LNF治疗胃食管返流病的长期效果和传统胃底折叠术差异无统计学意义,但LNF术后吞咽困难发生率可能较高。     

Ten-year follow up after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was first undertaken in the early 1990s. Appreciable numbers of patients with 10-year follow up are only now available. This study assesses long-term outcome and durability of outcome after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Since 1991, 829 patients have undergone laparoscopic fundoplications and are prospectively followed. Two hundred thirty-nine patients, 44 per cent male, with a median age of 53 years (+/- 15 standard deviation) underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplications at least 10 years ago; 28 (12%) patients were "redo" fundoplications. Before and after fundoplication, among many symptoms, patients scored the frequency and severity of dysphagia, chest pain, vomiting, regurgitation, choking, and heartburn using a Likert scale (0 = never/not bothersome to 10 = always/very bothersome). Symptom scores before versus after fundoplication were compared using a Wilcoxon matched-pairs test. Data are reported as median, mean +/- standard deviation, when appropriate. After fundoplication, length of stay was 2 days, 3 days +/- 4.8. Intra-operative inadvertent events were uncommon and without sequela: 1 esophagotomy, 1 gastrotomy, 3 cardiac dysrhythmias, and 3 CO2 pneumothoraces. Complications after fundoplication included: 1 postpneumonic empyema, 3 urinary retentions, 2 superficial wound infections, 1 urinary tract infection, 1 ileus, and 1 intraabdominal abscess. There were two perioperative deaths; 88 per cent of the patients are still alive. After laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, frequency and severity scores dramatically improved for all symptoms queried (P < 0.001), especially for heartburn frequency (8, 8 +/- 3.2 versus 2, 3 +/- 2.8, P < 0.001) and severity (10, 8 +/- 2.9 versus 1, 2 +/- 2.5, P < 0.001). Eighty per cent of patients rate their symptoms as almost completely resolved or greatly improved, and 85 per cent note they would again have the laparoscopic fundoplication as a result of analysis of our initial experience, thereby promoting superior outcomes in the future. Nonetheless, follow up at 10 years and beyond of our initial experience documents that laparoscopic fundoplication durably provides high patient satisfaction resulting from long-term amelioration of the frequency and severity of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. These results promote further application of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.     

Population-based trend analysis of laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Background  

The Nissen and Toupet fundoplications are the most commonly used techniques for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. To date, no population-based trend analysis has been reported examining the choice of procedure and short-term outcomes. This study was designed to analyze trends in the use of Nissen versus Toupet fundoplications, and corresponding short-term outcomes during a 10-year period between 1995 and 2004.     

Outcomes of laparoscopic Toupet compared to laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Background: Recent reports suggest that partial fundoplications such as the laparoscopic Toupet (LT) ultimately suffer from a higher recurrence rate compared to complete wraps such as the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). This article summarizes our experience with LT and LNF. Methods: Over a 45-month period (February 1995 to November 1998), 206 patients underwent laparoscopic antireflux operations. The LNF group included 163 patients and the LT group included 43 patients. Global quality of life was measured using the Medical outcomes short form 36 (SF36). Results: There were no differences in disease severity, except that the LT group had a higher incidence of esophageal dysmotility (37.2% 8.6%, p < 0.05). Early outcomes were similar, with no perioperative deaths and morbidity occurring in 15 (9.2%) LNF and 5 (11.6%) LT patients (p = not significant). Long-term follow-up was available in 142 patients at a mean of 19.7 months. A greater number of LT patients required proton pump inhibitors (38 vs 20%) and were dissatisfied (21 vs 7%) with their surgery (p < 0.05). SF36 physical function scores were better in the LNF group (85 vs 74; p < 0.05). Significantly more (p < 0.05) of the LT patients complained of dysphagia (34.5 vs 15%) on follow-up. There were no differences in the incidence of symptoms related to the gas-bloat syndrome. The observed differences between the LT and LNF groups did not appear to be related to differences in esophageal motility. Conclusions: Short-term results were similar for LT and LNF, but with longer follow-up, better results were seen with LNF. Even in the setting of moderate decreases of esophageal motility, complete fundoplication yields superior results.     

腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术治疗胃食管反流病

目的 探讨腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术治疗胃食管反流病的效果.方法 对近2年来收治的109例胃食管反流病实施腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析.结果 108例成功完成手术.1例因难以控制的脾上极胃短血管出血而中转开腹.手术用时30-245(平均68.1)min,术中出血5～450(平均30.0)mL;术后住院天数2～8(平均4.2)天.术后102例获3～27个月的随访,7例失访.随访患者中99例(97.1%)反酸、烧心等消化道症状基本消失,2例(2.0%)明显缓解,1例(0.9%)无效.术后2例出现较严重的吞咽困难,1例严重上腹胀气,2例腹泻,1例出现术后食管裂孔疝.结论 腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术是治疗胃食管反流病的一种微创、安全、有效的治疗方法.     

腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术治疗胃食管反流病安全性的Meta分析

目的评价腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术（LNF）治疗胃食管反流病（GERD）的安全性。方法计算机检索MEDLINE、EMBASE、PubMed、CBM、CNKI及Cochrane图书馆;手工检索有关中文杂志。纳入LNF与传统开腹Nissen底折叠术（ONF）治疗GERD的前瞻性随机对照试验（RCT）,用RevMan4．2．2软件进行统计分析。结果共纳入6个RCT,包括442例患者,无一例术后死亡病例,Meta分析结果显示,LNF与ONF相比手术并发症发生率低,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论与ONF相比LNF治疗GERD有更高的手术安全性,尚有待进一步开展大样本高质量的RCT予以证实。     

Clinical outcome at ten years after laparoscopic fundoplication: Nissen versus Toupet

Laparoscopic surgery has become the elective approach for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in the last decade. Outcome data beyond 10 years are available for open fundoplication, with good-to-excellent results, but few studies report long-term follow-up after laparoscopic fundoplication. We performed a retrospective study of all the patients that underwent laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications as antireflux surgery between 1995 and 1998 in our institution. To evaluate the long-term results, a face-to-face interview was performed in 2009. One hundred and six patients were included in the study. Surgical techniques performed were Nissen fundoplication (NF) in 56 patients and Toupet (TF) in 50. Complication rate was 4 per cent in both groups (nonsignificant [NS]). Two patients (4%) of NF required reoperation because of dysphagia. After 10 years, 10 per cent of the patients remain symptomatic in both groups. Fifteen per cent of NF take daily inhibitors of the proton pump versus 14 per cent of TF (NS). Twenty per cent of NF refer dysphagia, all of them without evidence of stenosis at endoscopy or contrasted studies. The satisfaction rate of the patients was 96 per cent in NF and 98 per cent in TF. Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication seems to be as safe and long-term effective as Nissen, but with a lower incidence of postoperative dysphagia. In our experience Toupet fundoplication should be the elective approach for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.     

Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux in infants

Some degree of gastroesophageal reflux is very common in infants and tends to reverse with time. Therefore, the indications for an antireflux operation are not well defined. Furthermore, the complication rate and the ability of the fundoplication to grow remain to be determined. To answer these questions, we reviewed the records of patients 6 months of age or younger who underwent a Nissen fundoplication with gastrostomy tube placement between 1979 and 1985. There were 45 patients (25 boys and 20 girls) with birth weights of 0.65 to 4.3 kg. The consequences of gastroesophageal reflux were more varied than in older children. Severe respiratory problems were common, including recurrent aspiration or bronchopulmonary dysplasia in 60% and frequent apneic and bradycardiac spells in 17%. Failure to gain weight was present in 20% and intractable vomiting in 2.0%. As expected, 78% of these patients had congenital anomalies or acquired problems which, in many cases, were important to the prognosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by barium swallow in all but one patient in whom gross reflux during feedings was present. Initially, medical management was tried for 3 to 4 weeks. In one patient, however, the severity of the respiratory problems precluded trial beyond 12 days. The recommendation for operation was based only on the severity of symptoms attributed to gastroesophageal reflux. All patients underwent Nissen fundoplication with gastrostomy tube placement at 2 weeks to 6 months of age and weighing 1.02 to 6.95 kg. The only surgical complication was one gastrostomy leak. Prematurity or preexisting anomalies led to a 20% incidence of late unrelated deaths between 2 weeks and 23 months postoperatively. Improvement in symptoms occurred in our survivors with follow-up of 5 to 72 months. We conclude: Significant gastroesophageal reflux in infancy most frequently produces respiratory problems that can be life threatening. Nissen fundoplication can be a safe and effective procedure in infants 6 months of age or younger. Fundoplication appears to have good growth potential, and no late complications or feeding problems have occurred. Consequently, surgical correction can be recommended for infants not responding to conservative medical therapy.     

Prospective trial of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication versus proton pump inhibitor therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Seven-year follow-up

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy are both established treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We have performed a prospective randomized study comparing these two treatments and now have long-term follow-up data. Between July 1997 and August 2001, 183 patients in Norwich took part in a randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and PPI therapy for the treatment of GERD. In October 2005, patients were followed up and asked to complete a reflux symptom questionnaire. Ninety-one patients were randomized to have surgery and 92 to have optimized PPI therapy. After 12 months, those who had been randomized to PPI were offered the opportunity to have surgery. Fifty-four patients went on to have antireflux surgery; the remaining 38 did not. In all three groups, there was a significant improvement in symptom score after the initial 12 months (P<0.01; Mann-Whitney U test). However, those who later had surgery despite having had optimal PPI treatment beforehand experienced further symptomatic improvement (P<0.01) at long-term follow-up (median 6.9 years, range, 4.3–8.3). Both optimal PPI therapy and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication are effective treatments for GERD. However, surgery offers additional benefit for those who have only partial symptomatic relief whilst on PPIs. Presented at the Forty-Seventh Annual Meeting of The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Los Angeles, California, May 20–24, 2006 (oral presentation).     

Meta-analysis of robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Background: Conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (CLF) is generally considered the surgical approach of choice for gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease. Robotic‐assisted laparoscopic fundoplication (RALF) has recently been introduced into laparoscopic clinical practice with the aim of improving surgical performance by eliminating tremors and fatigue. A meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was performed to compare RALF and CLF. Methods: Medline, Embase, ISI Web of Knowledge CPCI‐S and The Cochrane Library were searched and the methodological quality of included trials was evaluated. Outcomes evaluated were intraoperative, dysphagia, flatulence, antisecretory medication, satisfaction with intervention, operation time, hospital stay and total cost. Results were pooled in meta‐analyses as risk ratios and weighted mean differences (WMD). Results: Of 221 patients in six RCTs, 111 were allocated to CLF and 110 to RALF. RALF prolonged total time necessary to carry out fundoplication (WMD 3.17 (95% confidence interval. 2.33–4.00) min; P < 0.00001, χ²P = 0.25, I² = 24%). Operation complication, antisecretory medication, satisfaction with intervention, the time needed for hiatal dissection, the time from incision to completion of sutures, the total operation time and total cost were similar in both groups. Conclusion: Clinical outcomes from RALF were comparable to CLF approach, but RALF prolonged the operation time. Currently, CLF should be routinely used as costs are lower.     

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication decreases gastroesophageal junction distensibility in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) is the surgical treatment of choice for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Post-LNF complications, such as gas bloat syndrome, inability to belch and vomit, and dysphagia, remain too common and prevent LNF from being more highly recommended. It remains controversial as to whether preoperative assessment can predict the development of post-LNF complications. Some authors have shown a correlation between pre-LNF manometry characteristics and post-LNF dysphagia, and others have not. We hypothesize that many post-LNF complications are caused by a decrease in the distensibility of the GEJ and that standard manometry is at best an indirect measure of this. The aim of this study is to directly measure the effect of LNF on gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) distensibility (GEJD).The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) of 15 patients undergoing LNF was characterized using standard manometry. The GEJD before and after a standardized LNF was measured using a specialized catheter, containing an infinitely compliant bag, placed within the LES. GEJD was measured, as dV/dP over volumes 5 to 25 mL distended at a rate of 20 mL/min. Mean dP ± standard error of the mean for each volume was calculated, and distensibility curves were generated and compared. Measurements were also taken after abolishing LES tone by mid-esophageal balloon distension. Patient symptoms were recorded before and after surgery. Statistical analysis was performed by two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance, paired t test, and the Tukey test. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication led to a statistically significant increase in Dpressure over each volume tested and therefore a significant decrease in the distensibility of the GEJ. Abolition of LES tone had no statistical effect on GEJD after fundoplication. There were no complications, and none of the patients developed the symptom of dysphagia postoperatively. These are the first direct measurements to show that LNF significantly reduces the distensibility of the GEJ. We hypothesize that the magnitude of this reduction may be the vital variable in the development of post-LNF complications and specifically post-LNF dysphagia. The intraoperative measurement of LES distensibility may provide a means for avoiding this feared and other post-LNF complications in the future. Presented at the Forty-Sixth Annual Meeting of The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Chicago, Illinois, May 14–18, 2005 (poster presentation).     

Randomized clinical trial of standard laparoscopic versus robot-assisted laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

BACKGROUND: Robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery may be of added value during extensive dissection and suturing in confined spaces, such as laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). The purpose of this trial was to compare standard LNF with robot-assisted Nissen fundoplication (RNF). METHODS: Between 2003 and 2005, 50 patients with confirmed refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease were assigned to LNF (25) or RNF (25). Patients who had undergone previous antireflux surgery were excluded. Independent assessment of dysphagia, regurgitation, heartburn and general well-being was performed before and 6 months after surgery using questionnaires. Objective outcome was studied 6 months after surgery by oesophageal manometry, 24-h pH monitoring, barium oesophagram series and upper endoscopy. RESULTS: Operating time, blood loss, postoperative pain scores, hospital stay and complication rates did not differ significantly between the two groups. Reoperation rates were the same (one incisional hernia after LNF and one patient with repeat Nissen after RNF because of persistent dysphagia). Postoperative self-rated change in reflux symptoms and quality of life improved equally in both groups. The reduction in oesophageal acid exposure, increase in lower oesophageal sphincter tone and mucosal healing were comparable in both groups at follow-up. CONCLUSION: RNF yielded similar subjective and objective results to LNF in this study. Therefore no additive value of robotic systems for this procedure was detected up to 6 months after surgery.     

Multi-institutional outcomes using magnetic sphincter augmentation versus Nissen fundoplication for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease

Background

Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) has emerged as an alternative surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The safety and efficacy of MSA has been previously demonstrated, although adequate comparison to Nissen fundoplication (NF) is lacking, and required to validate the role of MSA in GERD management.

Methods

A multi-institutional retrospective cohort study of patients with GERD undergoing either MSA or NF. Comparisons were made at 1 year for the overall group and for a propensity-matched group.

Results

A total of 415 patients (201 MSA and 214 NF) underwent surgery. The groups were similar in age, gender, and GERD-HRQL scores but significantly different in preoperative obesity (32 vs. 40 %), dysphagia (27 vs. 39 %), DeMeester scores (34 vs. 39), presence of microscopic Barrett’s (18 vs. 31 %) and hiatal hernia (55 vs. 69 %). At a minimum of 1-year follow-up, 354 patients (169 MSA and 185 NF) had significant improvement in GERD-HRQL scores (pre to post: 21–3 and 19–4). MSA patients had greater ability to belch (96 vs. 69 %) and vomit (95 vs. 43 %) with less gas bloat (47 vs. 59 %). Propensity-matched cases showed similar GERD-HRQL scores and the differences in ability to belch or vomit, and gas bloat persisted in favor of MSA. Mild dysphagia was higher for MSA (44 vs. 32 %). Resumption of daily PPIs was higher for MSA (24 vs. 12, p = 0.02) with similar patient-reported satisfaction rates.

Conclusions

MSA for uncomplicated GERD achieves similar improvements in quality of life and symptomatic relief, with fewer side effects, but lower PPI elimination rates when compared to propensity-matched NF cases. In appropriate candidates, MSA is a valid alternative surgical treatment for GERD management.

     

腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术治疗老年重度胃食管反流病的长期疗效观察

目的通过对老年重度胃食管反流病(gasroesophageal reflux disease,GERD)患者行腹腔镜Nissen胃底折叠术(laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication,LNF)的长期随访结果和对照组对比分析,评价该方法远期的安全性和有效性。 方法回顾分析自2005年1月至2011年1月因重度GERD行LNF治疗的老年患者21例,与同期对照组44例对比,分析两组患者的远期治疗效果。 结果两组患者均成功行LNF治疗,术后早期症状均获得缓解,手术时间和术后短期并发症两组比较无明显差异,术后胃镜见食管炎症状均较术前有所好转。术后平均随访7.4年,两组复发率比较无统计学差异,老年组远期吞咽困难发生率高于对照组。 结论LNF治疗老年重度GERD安全、有效,但远期吞咽困难发生率较高于对照组。     

Meta-analysis of laparoscopic total (Nissen) versus posterior (Toupet) fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease based on randomized clinical trials

Background: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) is the standard procedure for surgical management of gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication (LTF) is reported to be as effective as LNF but to be associated with a lower incidence of post‐operative dysphagia. This meta‐analysis was performed to compare the two techniques with respect to reflux control and associated complications, particularly dysphagia. Methods: Pubmed, Medline, Embase and The Cochrane Library were searched. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing LNF and LTF were included. Outcomes evaluated were occurrences of heartburn and associated complications (e.g. dysphagia) and degree of patient's satisfaction at early (three to six months) and later (one to three years) post‐operative periods. Results: Of 939 patients in seven RCTs, 478 received LNF and 461 received LTF. For both groups, control of reflux was good and occurrence of heartburn were similar. A lower incidence of post‐operative dysphagia for both early and later post‐operative periods was observed for the LTF group. Patient's satisfaction following either procedure was similar. Conclusion: LNF and LTF are both safe and effective. LTF is truly associated with a lower occurrence of dysphagia. However, LTF is more likely than LNF to be associated with early surgical complications. On the whole, post‐surgical satisfaction ratios for the two groups were comparable.