The effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with or without hiatal hernia repair on gastroesophageal reflux disease in obese patients

BackgroundObesity is an independent risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is often associated with the presence of a hiatal hernia (HH). Despite increasing popularity of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in bariatric surgery, its effect on GERD is still unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of LSG with or without hiatal hernia repair (HHR) on GERD in obese patients.MethodsSeventy-eight patients with HH underwent LSG with concomitant HHR (LSG+HHR group). Their data were compared with that of 102 patients without HH, who underwent only LSG (LSG-group). All patients underwent a standardized questionnaire, a double-contrast barium swallow, and an upper-gastrointestinal endoscopy before the surgical procedure and at least 6 months later.ResultsAt baseline, the prevalence of GERD symptoms and their frequency-intensity scores did not differ between groups. At follow up, there was a significant decrease in the prevalence of typical GERD symptoms only in the LSG-group (P = .003). LSG+HHR patients showed a significantly higher heartburn frequency-intensity score compared with LSG patients (P = .009).ConclusionThis finding confirms that LSG has a beneficial effect on relieving GERD symptoms, although the underlying mechanisms are still unclear; conversely, the procedure of HHR did not produce any improvement in GERD symptoms.     

Sleeve gastrectomy with concomitant hiatal hernia repair in obese patients: long-term results on gastroesophageal reflux disease

BackgroundHiatal hernia repair (HHR) during Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) is recommended when the defect is intraoperatively found; however, the long term effect on gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains controversial.ObjectivesThis study aimed to report long-term follow-up data, at least after 7 years, of SG with concomitant HHR and the outcome on GERD symptoms.SettingTertiary-care referral hospital.MethodsThis study retrospectively analyzed 91 obese patients submitted to SG + HHR with a minimum of 7-years follow-up. The preoperative evaluation included GERD symptoms assessment by a standardized questionnaire, proton pump inhibitor usage evaluation, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and a barium-swallow esophagogram to detect the presence of HH. At long-term follow-up visit, GERD assessment was performed to evaluate remission, persistence, or new onset of typical GERD symptoms; proton pump inhibitor usage was also investigated. Patients underwent barium-swallow esophagogram and/or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.ResultsAt long-term evaluation, 2 of 91 patients (2.2%) were lost and 1 patient underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Of patients with preoperative GERD, 60% had GERD resolution; however, 27 of 88 (30.6%) patients reported postoperative GERD symptoms. Among these patients 15 (55.5%) showed the HH recurrence detected by barium-swallow esophagogram. All patients with HH recurrence had esophagitis and 1 case had a Barrett’s esophagus. In the remaining 12 patients (44.4%) with postoperative GERD without HH recurrence, the barium-swallow esophagogram showed signs of reflux in reverse Trendelenburg.ConclusionsAt long-term follow-up HH recurrence was consistently related to the presence of GERD symptoms and to a high rate of esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus. In all patients with GERD symptoms after SG + HHR, a HH recurrence should be suspected and an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy strongly recommended to rule out esophagitis, and especially Barrett’s esophagus.     

腹腔镜食管裂孔疝修补术联合胃底折叠术对胃食管反流病合并食管裂孔疝患者抗反流效果及生活质量的影响

目的探讨腹腔镜食管裂孔疝修补术联合胃底折叠术对胃食管反流病（gastroesophageal reflux disease,GERD）合并食管裂孔疝（hiatus hernia,HH）患者抗反流效果及生活质量的影响。 方法选取新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院消化科住院部自2015年3月至2017年8月收治的78例GERD合并HH患者为研究对象,分为2组。观察组行腹腔镜HH修补术联合胃底折叠术（42例）,对照组行传统开腹术（36例）。随访观察2组患者手术情况、不良反应发生情况以及RDQ和GLQI评分。 结果观察组患者术中出血量和手术时间、术后住院时间、胃肠道功能恢复时间均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。术后3及6个月随访中,观察组的RDQ评分低于对照组,GLQI评分高于对照组（P<0.05）,差异均有统计学意义（P<0.05）。观察组术后不良反应发生率为7.14%,对照组术后不良反应发生率为16.67%,但2组差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。 结论对于GERD合并HH患者,采用腹腔镜HH修补术联合胃底折叠术的手术方案,手术情况及抗反流效果更好,患者生活质量更高。     

Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair

Background The recurrence rate after laparoscopic repair of hiatal hernias with paraesophageal involvement (LRHP) is reported to be high. Mesh reinforcement has been proposed with the objective of solving this problem. This study aimed to compare the outcome of LRHP before and after the introduction of mesh reinforcement. Methods Between 1992 and 2003, 56 consecutive patients received LRHP including posterior crurorrhaphy and additional fundoplication. Of these 56 patients, 17 underwent a mesh-reinforced hiatoplasty. Perioperative outcome was assessed retrospectively, and follow-up assessment was performed according to protocol including a barium contrast swallow. Results The follow-up period averaged 52 ± 31 months (range, 9–117 months). The recurrence rate for hiatal hernia without mesh reinforcement was 19% (7/36). No recurrence (0/16) was observed in patients with mesh reinforcement. The intraoperative complication rate was 9%, and the perioperative morbidity rate was 14%. There were neither mesh-related complications nor operation-related deaths. Conclusions Although challenging, LRPH is a successful procedure. The high recurrence rate reported in the literature can be reduced by additional mesh reinforcement.     

腹腔镜食管裂孔疝修补术联合改良DOR胃底折叠术治疗食管裂孔疝合并胃食管反流病的临床疗效

目的探讨腹腔镜食管裂孔疝修补术联合改良DOR胃底折叠术治疗食管裂孔疝（HH）合并胃食管反流病患者的临床疗效。 方法选择2016年1月至2019年1月河北北方学院附属第二医院收治的108例食管裂孔疝合并胃食管反流病患者开展回顾性研究,按照不同手术方式将患者分为2组,每组患者54例。对照组行常规开腹手术,联合组行腹腔镜食管裂孔疝修补术联合改良DOR胃底折叠术,比较2组患者术前及术后6个月反流时间、反流次数、DeMeester评分、食管下括约肌压力及Gerd Q量表评分。 结果2组术前反流时间、反流次数、DeMeester评分、食管下括约肌压力及Gerd Q量表评分比较,差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）;2组患者术后6个月反流症状与术前比较,均得到明显改善,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）;2组术后反流时间、反流次数、DeMeester评分、食管下括约肌压力及Gerd Q量表评分比较,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。联合组患者的手术时间、术中出血量及术后住院时长均明显优于对照组,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。 结论腹腔镜食管裂孔疝修补术联合改良DOR胃底折叠术对HH合并胃食管反流病患者效果显著,有利于患者身体快速恢复,微创、安全且近期疗效满意。     

Concurrent hiatal hernia repair and bariatric surgery: outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

BackgroundHiatal hernias are often repaired concurrently with bariatric surgery to reduce risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease–related complications.ObjectivesTo examine the association between concurrent hiatal hernia repair (HHR) and bariatric outcomes.SettingA 2010–2017 U.S. commercial insurance claims data set.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study. We identified adults who underwent sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) alone or had bariatric surgery concurrently with HHR. We matched patients with and without HHR and followed patients up to 3 years for incident abdominal operative interventions, bariatric revisions/conversions, and endoscopy. Time to first event for each outcome was compared using multivariable Cox proportional hazards modeling.ResultsWe matched 1546 SG patients with HHR to 3170 SG patients without HHR, and we matched 457 RYGB patients with HHR to 1156 RYGB patients without HHR. A total of 73% had a full year of postoperative enrollment. Patients who underwent concurrent SG and HHR were more likely to have additional abdominal operations (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.1; 95% CI, 1.5–3.1) and endoscopies (aHR, 1.5; 95% CI, 1.2–1.8) but not bariatric revisions/conversions (aHR, 1.7; 95% CI, .6–4.6) by 1 year after surgery, a pattern maintained at 3 years of follow-up. Among RYGB patients, concurrent HHR was associated only with an increased risk of endoscopy (aHR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.1–1.8)) at 1 year of follow-up, persisting at 3 years.ConclusionsConcurrent SG/HHR was associated with increased risk of some subsequent operative and nonoperative interventions, a pattern that was not consistently observed for RYGB. Additional studies could examine whether changes to concurrent HHR technique could reduce risk.     

Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: results of a multicenter study

BackgroundThe main side effect of long-term laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is the onset of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of gastric bypass conversion in controlling postsleeve GERD.SettingUniversity Hospital and Private Hospital, France and Private Hospital, Italy.MethodsThis retrospective multicenter study included patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and suffered from postoperative GERD, who did not respond to medical treatment and were converted to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The study involved 2 French university hospitals, 4 French private centers, and an Italian public hospital.ResultsA total of 80 patients were reviewed. Treatment of a hiatal hernia was performed during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in 3 patients, while 19 patients were operated for hiatal hernia during conversion to bypass (P = .0004). Six months after surgery, 23 of 80 patients maintained reflux symptomatology with a daily frequency, for which continued proton pump inhibitor treatment was required. The persistence of GERD was significantly more frequent among patients with previous gastric banding (n = 19) compared with patients with no history of gastric banding (n = 4, P = .02). In other words, the likelihood of having poor clinical success from conversion of the sleeve to bypass because of intractable GERD was 3 times higher if the patient had a history of gastric banding (relative risk = 2.89, odds ratio = 3.69).ConclusionThe results of this study show that, despite the conversion, the symptomatology of GERD does not always disappear, especially in patients with previous gastric banding.     

De novo hiatal hernia of the gastric tube after sleeve gastrectomy

IntroductionSleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a frequently used surgical procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. Several complications of SG have been described; however, de novo hiatal hernia of the gastric tube, as a complication of SG, has not been described in the literature.Presentation of caseHere, we report a case of a hiatal hernia 2 years after SG. In the case reported here, the hiatal hernia was associated with weight regain. The mechanisms responsible for the herniation of the pouch are difficult to identify. Conversion from sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is an effective treatment for this complication. Its management is safe and effective.DiscussionObesity itself is an independent risk factor for hiatal hernia, found preoperatively in more than half of the morbidly obese patients. This predisposition is explained by higher intra-gastric pressure due to intra-abdominal or visceral fat, reduced inferior oesophageal sphincter pressure, and oesophageal motility problems.ConclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first described case of hiatal hernia of the gastric tube after SG.     

Hiatal hernia repair and gastroesophageal reflux disease in gastric banding patients: Analysis of a national database

BackgroundHiatal hernia (HH) is a risk factor for complications after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), with recommendation to repair these at the time of LAGB placement. We reviewed the characteristics and outcomes of bariatric patients undergoing HH repair during LAGB. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HH repair in LAGB patients and its potential effect on outcomes.MethodsUsing the Bariatric Outcomes Longitudinal Database, we identified patients who had hiatal hernia repair at the time of their LAGB (HHR group) and compared them to other LAGB patients without a HH repair (NonHHR group).ResultsOf 41,611 patients who underwent LAGB during 2007–2010, 8120 (19.5%) had HH repair (HHR), adding only 4 minutes to the operating time, without an increase in blood transfusion, length of stay, or band-related complications. Preoperatively, the HHR cohort had a higher incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared with nonHHR (49% versus 40%, respectively; P<.001) with a higher GERD score (1.13 versus .88, respectively; P<.001). Of those with GERD, similar percentage of patients in the HHR and nonHHR groups experienced improvement 1-year after surgery (53% versus 52%, respectively, P = .4), with similar GERD scores at this time point.ConclusionHH are repaired in one fifth of LAGB patients, with a surprisingly minimal increase in operative times and no change in length of stay, morbidity, or mortality. In patients with GERD, HH repair had minimal effect on postoperative improvements in reflux symptoms. These findings suggest that many of the repairs may involve small hernias with unclear clinical effect.     

Simultaneous laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair and sleeve gastrectomy in the morbidly obese

BackgroundMorbid obesity is associated with increased rates of hiatal and paraesophageal hernias. Although laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is gaining popularity as the procedure of choice for morbid obesity, there is little data regarding the management of paraesophageal hernias found intraoperatively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of a combined sleeve gastrectomy and paraesophageal hernia repair in morbidly obese patients.MethodsFrom May 2011 to February 2013, 23 patients underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy combined with the repair of a paraesophageal hernia. Only 4 patients had a large hiatal hernia documented preoperatively on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The body mass index (BMI), operative time, length of stay, and complications were evaluated.ResultsThe average operative time was 165 minutes (115–240 minutes) and length of stay was 2.83 days (2–6 days). All patients were female except for one, with an average age of 53.4 years and a BMI of 41.9 kg/m². There were no complications during the procedures. Mean follow-up was 6.16 months (1–19 months), and mean excess weight loss was 39%. The average cost of admission for a combined procedure ($10,056), was slightly higher than a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ($8905) or laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair ($8954) done separately.ConclusionsLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy combined with a paraesophageal hernia repair is well-tolerated and feasible in morbidly obese patients. Surgeons should be aware that preoperative EGD is not effective at diagnosing large hiatal or paraesophageal hernias. Surgeons with the skill set to repair paraesophageal hernias should do a combined procedure because it is well-tolerated, feasible, and can reduce the cost of multiple hospital admissions.     

The contribution of hiatal hernia to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with gastroschisis

Background

A relationship between gastroschisis-associated gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and hiatal hernia (HH) has not been previously reported. In reviewing our experience with gastroschisis-related GER, we noted a surprising incidence of associated HH in patients requiring antireflux procedures.

Methods

A single center retrospective chart review focused on GER in all gastroschisis patients repaired between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2012 was performed.

Results

Of the 141 patients surviving initial gastroschisis repair and hospitalization, 16 (11.3%) were noted to have an associated HH (12 Type I, 3 Type II, 1 Type III) on upper gastrointestinal series for severe reflux. Ten of the 13 (76.9%) patients who required an antireflux procedure had an associated HH. The time to initiation of feeds was similar in all patients, 19 and 23 days. However, time to full feedings and discharge was delayed until a median of 80 and 96 days, respectively, in HH patients.

Conclusions

This study describes a high incidence of associated HH in gastroschisis patients. The presence of large associated HH correlated with severe GER, delayed feeding, requirement for antireflux surgery, and a prolonged hospital stay. Patients with gastroschisis and clinically severe GER should undergo early assessment for associated HH.     

Evaluation of laparoscopic management of recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia: Long term results and evaluation of changing trends

Introduction

Recurrent gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) following fundoplication remains a common problem. This study evaluates a long-term experience with laparoscopic management of these cases.

Methods

From January 1994 to December 2012, 252 patients with recurrent GERD underwent a laparoscopic redo Nissen (LRN) fundoplication with average age of 6.8 years. Eighty-four had previous open fundoplications and 144 previous LNRs. Thirty-two had more than one previous fundoplication.

Results

All procedures were completed laparoscopically. The average operative time was 82 min. The intra-operative complication rate was 5.1%, the most common being a gastrostomy during the mobilization. The average time to full feeds was 1.4 days, and the average hospital stay was 1.6 days. The post-operative complication rate was 3.6%. The wrap failure rate was 6.2%. The most common cause of wrap failure was H/H, with increasing incidence of slipped wrap during the second half. The highest recurrence rate was in patients receiving their LNR before 4 months of age.

Conclusions

Redo Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is safe and effective, with the same benefits as a primary laparoscopic Nissen, with low morbidity and quick recovery. A change in the etiology of recurrence suggests that there is a failure to adequately identify and mobilize the GE junction in laparoscopic cases.     

腹腔镜胃底折叠术联合胃袖状切除术治疗肥胖合并胃食管反流病临床研究

目的 探讨腹腔镜胃底折叠术联合胃袖状切除术（LFDSG）治疗肥胖合并胃食管反流病（GERD）的临床疗效。方法 前瞻性分析自2017年5月至2018年5月在新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院腹腔镜、腹壁疝外科收治的60例符合减重手术适应证的肥胖病人的临床资料。依据手术方式分为LSG组（30例）和LFDSG组（30例）。两组术后随访12个月,观察病人术后减重和抗反流效果。结果 两组术后12个月的BMI和多余体重减少百分比（%EWL）与术前比较差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。与LSG组相比,LFDSG组GERD症状缓解评分（8~13分及14~18分）分布以及术后12个月酸反流（pH≤4）次数、食管近端酸反流（%）、DeMeester评分、食管下段括约肌残余压、食管远端收缩积分的差异均有统计学意义（P<0.05）。LFDSG组治疗后抗反流有效率显著高于LSG组［28例（93.3%） vs. 21例（70.0%）,P<0.05］。LFDSG组病人无并发症发生,LSG组病人住院期间1例发生并发症,出院后3例发生并发症。两组均无死亡病例。结论 LFDSG治疗肥胖合并GERD的效果较好,可达到抗反流与减重的双重目的,有效防治GERD的发生与发展。     

Lack of correlation between gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and esophageal lesions after sleeve gastrectomy

Background

The postoperative development or worsening of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) represents the major drawback of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG). A GERD diagnosis is often based only on symptoms and proton pump inhibitors (PPI) intake, while objective tests like esophagogastroduodenoscopy and pH measurements are performed less frequently.