ArticleBMC surgery2013
Long term quality of life after laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the elderly.
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- Safety and efficacy of robotic anti-reflux surgery in geriatric patients: a comparative analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Feasibility and Outcomes of Simultaneous Gastric Bypass with Paraesophageal Hernia Repair in Elderly Patients.Obesity surgery · 2023Article
- Dyspnoea improves following composite repair of giant paraoesophageal hernia.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2023Article
- Assessment of quality of life after laparoscopic GERD surgery in children: a prospective study.European journal of pediatrics · 2023Review
- Therapeutic effect of laparoscopic fundoplication for GERD-related disease in the elderly.General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2022Article
- Laparoscopic repair of giant hiatal hernia for elderly patients.Annals of translational medicine · 2021Article
- Pre-operative clinical and instrumental factors as antireflux surgery outcome predictors.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2016Review
- Oesophageal flap valvuloplasty and wrapping suturing prevent gastrooesophageal reflux disease in dogs after oesophageal anastomosis.World journal of gastroenterology · 2014Article
- Thyroid surgery in the elderly: a comparative experience of 400 patients from an Italian university hospital.International surgeryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundStudies have previously shown laparoscopic antireflux surgery is a safe and effective treatment for GERD even in elderly patients. The aim of the current study was to evaluate patients receiving laparoscopic antireflux surgery before and after 65 years of age and to assess their surgical outcomes and improvements in long term quality of life.
methodsPatients were given a standardized symptoms questionnaire and the Short-Form 36 Health Survey for quality-of-life evaluation before and after laparoscopic total fundoplication.
resultsForty-nine patients older than 65 years of age were defined as the elderly group (EG) whereas the remaining 262 younger than 65 years of age were defined as the young group (YG).
conclusionsIn conclusion, laparoscopic total fundoplication is a safe and effective surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease generally warranting low morbidity and mortality rates and a significant improvement of symptoms comparable. An improved long-term quality of life is warranted even in the elderly.
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