Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair plus fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: report of 206 cases / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To evaluate the effect of laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair plus fundoplication on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Methods:The clinical data of 206 GERD patients with esophageal hiatal hernia treated by laparoscopic esophageal hiatal hernia repair + fundoplication at the gastroesophageal reflux center of Zhejiang People′s Hospital from Jan 2016 to Jun 2019 was retrospectively analyzed, including basic data, symptom score, auxiliary examination and follow-up.Results:All 206 patients underwent laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery successfully. There was no conversion to open surgery and no death. Preoperative Deemester scores were 46.49±37.42, while Deemester score 6 month after surgery were 6.38±4.69.Mean follow-up time was 15 months and good result were achieved in 98% of follow-up cases.Conclusion:Laparoscopic repair plus fundoplication for GERD is of minimally invasive and satisfactory, while the preoperative evaluation of surgical indications is properly conducted.