UNASSIGNED: Introduction: Laparoscopic partial fundoplication for @entity354 ( @entity354 ) is reported to have fewer side effects when compared to Nissen fundoplication, but doubts remain over its long term durability in controlling reflux. The aim of this study was to assess outcome of symptoms for all @entity1 presenting with @entity354 undergoing routine laparoscopic subtotal @entity33140 fundoplication. Materials _ Methods: All @entity1 undergoing laparoscopic fundoplication between August, 1999 and November, 2007 performed by a single surgeon were included in the study. The anti-reflux procedure studied was laparoscopic @entity33140 (300  ) fundoplication with crural repair in all cases. @entity1 completed pre and post-operative questionnaires containing validated scoring systems for heartburn, gas bloat, @entity1282 and overall @entity1 satisfaction. Results: Over the 100-month period, 320 consecutive @entity1 underwent laparoscopic subtotal @entity33140 fundoplication. Of these, 256 (80%) replied to the questionnaire at a mean of 31 months (range 3-96 months) following surgery. 91.4% of respondents had an improvement in heartburn symptom score with a significant reduction in score from 7.74 preoperatively to 1.25 postoperatively (p  <  0.001). There was also a significant reduction of mean modified Visick score for reflux control (heartburn and regurgitation) from 3.49 preoperatively to 1.48 after surgery (p  <  0.001). In total, 22 @entity1 developed recurrent reflux symptoms with half of these reporting their recurrence within two years following surgery. Because of this all were tested with post-operative pH testing, yet only one had a 24-h  pH time outside the normal range. Overall @entity1 satisfaction was high with a visual analogue score of 9 and 88% of the @entity1 claimed they would have the operation again. Conclusion: Laparoscopic @entity33140 fundoplication demonstrates excellent reflux control when performed routinely for all @entity1 presenting with @entity354 . This technique is both durable and efficacious in controlling reflux symptoms.

A prospective cross-sectional study of laparoscopic subtotal XXXX fundoplication for @entity354 - A durable and effective anti-reflux procedure.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients', 'patient'] @entity33140 :: ('79931', 'Gene') :: ['Lind'] @entity354 :: ('MESH:D005764', 'Disease') :: ['gastro-oesophageal reflux disease', 'GORD'] @entity1282 :: ('MESH:D003680', 'Disease') :: ['dysphagia']
@entity33140 :: (79931,Gene) :: ['Lind']
