Abstract
Background
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) can have a significant effect on patients quality of life, especially in sever cases. Laparoscopic Antireflux surgery is the most common approach which offers promising long-term outcomes. However, Failure of antireflux procedures are reported in 5% to 10% of the patients who might require a redo-antireflux surgery (Redo-ARS). This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of Redo-Antireflux surgeries regarding symptoms control and patient satisfaction.
Methods
Retrospective study for patients who underwent Redo-ARS with a single consultant in the south of England. Follow up was done using The GORD Health-Related Quality-of-Life (GORD-HRQL) scale and patients reported their scores before and after the redo-surgery. Exclusion criteria included follow up less than one year and failure of contacting the patient.
Results
All patients who underwent Redo-ARS between 2009-2019 were enlisted and 18 -out of the identified 22- were included in the study. Overall, There was a significant decrease in heartburn severity after the redo operation with a median reported severity of 4.5 preoperatively which decreased to 2 after the operation with a P value of 0.00062. This was observed in assessment of heartburn symptoms severity during sleep, laying flat, standing and after meals which all showed improvement after the operation with P values <0.005. There was no statistically significant improvement of dysphagia, odynophagia or bloating. The median follow up was 5 years.
Conclusions
Redo laparoscopic antireflux operations are technically challenging, however, significant heartburn symptoms control is feasible. Further evaluation of types of surgeries and patient selection can guide decisions regarding further management and guidelines.
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