Five-Year Outcome of Laparoscopic Fundoplication in Pediatric GERD Patients: a Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease in children. When drug treatment fails, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (LARS) is considered. Short-term follow-up studies report high success rates; however, few studies report long-term results. The aim of this study was to describe the long-term effects of LARS in pediatric patients.

Methods

A prospective, multicenter study of 25 laparoscopic fundoplication patients was performed. At 3 months and 1, 2, and 5 years postoperatively, patients and caregivers were asked to complete the gastroesophageal reflux symptom questionnaire to assess symptoms and the PedsQL™ to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Results

Reflux symptom severity was still significantly improved 5 years after LARS com

SUBMITTER: Stellato RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8203546 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature