Trial reportLangenbeck's archives of surgery2009
No relevant difference in quality of life and functional outcome at 12 months' follow-up-a randomised controlled trial comparing robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
Trial report in Langenbeck's archives of surgery, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Da Vinci-assisted vs laparoscopic nissen fundoplication for GERD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on patient-reported outcomes, dysphagia, and long-term failure.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Evidence mapping on how to perform an optimal surgical repair of large hiatal hernias.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Laparoscopic versus robotic abdominal and pelvic surgery: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review of robot-assisted anti-reflux surgery to examine reporting standards.Journal of robotic surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Surgical treatment of GERD: systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Pooled it
- Robotic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials.Surgery today · 2014Pooled it
- Whether robot-assisted laparoscopic fundoplication is better for gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2010Pooled it
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- Laparoscopic vs. robotic-assisted antireflux surgery: a matched cohort analysis of procedure costs and outcomes.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Robotic hiatus hernia surgery: learning curve and lessons learned.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Fragility of statistically significant findings from randomized trials in comparing laparoscopic versus robotic abdominopelvic surgeries.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Review
- Robotic Surgery and Functional Esophageal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- Robotic single port anti-reflux surgery: Initial worldwide experience of two cases with a novel surgical approach to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS · 2022Article
- Robot-assisted vs. laparoscopic repair of complete upside-down stomach hiatal hernia (the RATHER-study): a prospective comparative single center study.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- SAGES guidelines for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
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- Safety of robotic assisted laparoscopic recurrent paraesophageal hernia repair: insights from a large single institution experience.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Article
- Morbidity and mortality in complex robot-assisted hiatal hernia surgery: 7-year experience in a high-volume center.Surgical endoscopy · 2019Article
- Robotic technological aids in esophageal surgery.Journal of visualized surgery · 2017Review
- [Robotics in the operating room : Out of the niche into widespread application].Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen · 2016Article
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Abstract
purposeThe present randomised pilot trial was designed to compare robot-assisted (RALF) and conventional laparoscopic fundoplication (CLF) focussing on post-operative quality of life (QOL) and functional outcome. Any long-lasting advantages for patients in this regard could be a justification for the use of RALF for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
methodsForty patients with GERD were randomised to either RALF or to CLF. During a follow-up period of 12 months, patients' QOL and functional outcome were investigated using disease-specific questionnaires.
resultsThere were no significant differences in the mean QOL (1.3 versus 1.1; P = 0.374) and functional outcome (1.27 versus 1.3; P = 0.913) between both groups. Minor side effects such as bloating and persistent diarrhoea were present in four patients of each group.
conclusionThe present study did not show any benefit for RALF over CLF regarding QOL and functional outcome at 12 months' follow-up.
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