Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology
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Scand. J. Gastroenterol. · Nov 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLong-term outcome is worse after laparoscopic than after conventional Nissen fundoplication.
No long-term studies of laparoscopic and open fundoplication were available in 1994. The aim of this study was to compare reflux control and side effects after laparoscopic and open fundoplication. ⋯ Early postoperative reflux control was similar for laparoscopic and conventional fundoplication. At long-term follow-up significantly more patients were satisfied after laparotomy than after laparoscopy.