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OPTIMIZATION OF OUTCOME AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC ANTIREFLUX SURGERY
Author(s) -
Hayden Jeremy D.,
Jamieson Glyn G.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2006.03691.x
Subject(s) - medicine , reflux , surgery , quality of life (healthcare) , laparoscopic surgery , general surgery , laparoscopy , disease , nursing
Laparoscopic fundoplication has emerged as an effective treatment for gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease. The majority of patients who have undergone antireflux surgery report an improvement in reflux symptoms and in quality of life. However, some patients are dissatisfied with the outcome of antireflux surgery, and attempts have been made by surgeons to improve the results of this surgery. Careful case selection based on objective evidence of acid reflux, refinement of the surgical technique and ‘tailoring’ the wrap to suit the patient by selective use of a partial fundoplication may help to optimize the outcome from laparoscopic antireflux surgery.