Table 4 - Results of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in 181 patients followed for 5 years


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Surgical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Renee C. Minjarez and Blair A. Jobe

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo56

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OutcomePreoperative6 months postop2 years postop5 years postop

Notes: n = 181. Patients were all followed for 5 years. Postoperative values significantly improved (p <.0001). Reoperation rate in this series was 7%. Recurrent symptoms were found in 12% of patients.

(Source: Adapted from Anvari et al.59)

Symptom score40141617
LESP mmHg7.220.418.315.2
% time pH <48.41.51.71.0