Short-term outcome of laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the morbidity, mortality, and short-term outcomes associated with laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair (LPHR). Methods: A series of 58 consecutive LPHRs performed by the author were reviewed with an average 1-year follow-up. Morbidity and mortality rates were compared with historical series of open repairs. Anatomy and technical considerations pertinent to LPHR were reviewed. Results: There were no procedure-related or perioperative deaths in this series of patients undergoing LPHR. Four major complications occurred (7%), two of which required reoperation, all in urgently repaired patients. One patient required conversion to laparotomy (1.7%). Based on symptoms, there were no reherniations. No patients had long-term dysphagia worse than preoperatively. Preoperative symptoms of chest pain, esophageal obstruction, hemorrhage, and reflux were resolved in all patients. Conclusions: LPHR is safe, effective, and compares favorably to historical series of open paraesophageal hernia repair. Received: 24 July 1996/Accepted: 20 November 1996     

胃食管折迭术治疗食管静脉曲张出血

本文报告1986～1991年,作者采用贲门周围血管离断加 Nissen 氏胃底成形术治疗门脉高压并食管静脉曲张出血40例。急症手术全部立即止血,出院的37例术后6～52个月随访.无再出血病例。3例作了术中食管压力测定.其包裹折迭部压力分别为3.47、3.87、4.27个 kPa。术后食管测压26例,食管下段压力范围为2.5～4.27kPa,平均3.52kPa。其中3例於术后17、19、21个月测压,食管下段静息压仍分别为3.88、3.64、3.46kPa。表明胃食管折迭术后食管下段腔内压明显增高。作者讨论了胃食管折迭术在食管静脉曲张出血病人的临床应用。认为:只要正确掌握折迭缝合的松紧度.本术式具有确定的近期止血作用且可以有效预防再出血。     

抗胃食管反流外科治疗的远期疗效观察

目的探讨胃食管反流外科治疗的远期疗效。方法1988年11月至2004年1月手术治疗129例胃食管反流病(GERD),分别采用N issen手术(65例)、贲门斜行套叠术(39例)、Belsey4号手术(17例)、Toupet手术(3例)、Thal手术(1例)、Dor手术(4例)等6种方法治疗。116例得到随访,计算临床症状评分,并与术前比较。手术前后分别有95例及51例行食管压力测定检查,56例及35例行24 h食管pH值监测及DeM eester评分;术前常规行内镜检查,术后48例行内镜检查,对结果进行比较。结果在随访的116例患者中,临床症状评分由术前的(4.1±0.4)分降为术后的(1.1±1.0)分,较术前显著降低(t=27.21,P<0.01)。手术疗效优42例(36.2%),良60例(51.7%),可7例(6.0%),差7例(6.0%),手术远期优良率87.9%(102/116)。N issen、Belsey 4号和贲门斜行套叠术三者间疗效无差异。结论外科手术是治疗GERD的有效方法,N issen手术、贲门斜行套叠术和Belsey 4号手术疗效相近。     

Criteria for Laparoscopic Advanced Surgery in Semi-Equipped Setup (CLASS): Feasibility Study Based on Institutional Experience

Laparoscopic and Minimally invasive techniques have become a routine practice for various surgical disorders in present times. Though, advanced laparoscopic procedures are feasible they are largely restricted to fewer centers due to lack of advanced instrumentation, finances and expertise at most of them. In this context, we conducted a feasibility study to evolve definite criteria for performing advanced laparoscopic surgeries in resource restricted set-ups. We present our experience with 25 cases of advanced laparoscopic procedures using conventional laparoscopic instruments. We evaluated the clinico-investigative profile and operative details of all the patients. We classified the surgical expertise, laparoscopic instrumentation, surgical set ups and patient factors systematically to evolve the criteria for feasibility of advanced laparoscopicsurgery. Out of the 22 eligible patients for the study, various laparoscopic surgeries performed were - Fundoplication (4), Cystogastrostomy (3), Endoscopic thyroidectomy (7), Thoracoscopic Thyroidectomy (2), Adrenalectomy (5) and Retroperitoneal paraganglioma excision (1). There was no mortality and two morbidities in the form of hypercarbia and a tracheo-cutaneous fistula in 2 cases of endoscopic thyroidectomy. According to the criteria, we propose our surgical set up falls in to Grade 3, for which this criteria fits in. This study demonstrates the feasibility of advanced laparoscopic procedures in semi-equipped set-up, preferably by employing institute specific criteria of CLASS.     

腹腔镜手术治疗食管裂孔疝及胃食管反流性疾病的临床体会

目的:探讨腹腔镜手术治疗食管裂孔疝及胃食管反流性疾病的临床疗效及安全性。方法:回顾分析2009年1月至2012年11月36例食管裂孔疝及胃食管反流性疾病患者的临床资料,20例行腹腔镜手术(腹腔镜组),16例行开腹手术(开腹组)。观察两组患者手术时间、术中出血量、术后住院时间、术后抗生素使用时间、术后胃肠道功能恢复时间及术后并发症。结果:腹腔镜组手术时间、术中出血量、术后住院时间、术后抗生素使用时间、术后胃肠道功能恢复时间及术后并发症发生率均显著优于开腹组(P<0.05)。结论:腹腔镜手术治疗食管裂孔疝及胃食管反流性疾病安全、可靠,具有广阔的临床应用前景。     

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Rossetti fundoplication: long-term (5-year) follow-up

BackgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including erosive esophagitis, is highly prevalent in the obese population. Barrett’s esophagus is the consequence of untreated GERD. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most frequently performed bariatric procedures. This study presents results after 5 years of follow-up of combined LSG and Rossetti fundoplication for the treatment of GERD, esophagitis, and Barrett’s esophagus in patients with morbid obesity.ObjectiveTo evaluate long-term results after sleeve gastrectomy with Rossetti fundoplication.SettingPublic university hospital in Italy.MethodsSince January 2015, more than 450 patients with obesity underwent sleeve gastrectomy with a Rossetti fundoplication procedure as part of prospective studies underway at our center performed by 4 different expert bariatric surgeons. Currently, 127 patients have a follow-up of 5 years or more.ResultsMean patient age was 42.9 ± 10.3 years, and mean body mass index was 42.4 ± 6.1 kg/m². In total, 74.8% of patients were experiencing GERD before surgery. In 29 of 127 patients (22.8%), preoperative gastroscopy showed signs of esophagitis and/or Barrett’s esophagus. In particular, 23 of 127 patients (18.1%) had grade A esophagitis, 2 of 127 (1.6%) had grade B, 2 of 127 (1.6%) had grade C, and 2 of 127 (1.6%) had Barrett’s esophagus. Mean operative time was 51 ± 21 minutes. No intraoperative complications or conversions were reported. A regular postoperative course was seen in 91.3% of patients. Sixty months after surgery, more than 95% of patients did not experience any reflux symptoms. Percent total weight loss at follow-up was comparable with that with sleeve gastrectomy. Endoscopic follow-up demonstrated improvement of esophagitis lesions (including Barrett’s esophagus) present in the preoperative setting.ConclusionLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Rossetti fundoplication is well tolerated, feasible, and safe in patients with obesity, providing adequate weight loss results and complete resolution of clinical signs of GERD. We have recorded an improvement in esophagitis lesions present at preoperative gastroscopy and complete resolution of Barrett’s esophagus within 5 years of follow-up.