Abstract
Background
Surgical treatment is one of the most effective options for treatment of gastroesofageal reflux disease. Laparoscopic approach became is a ‘gold standard’ over the time demonstrating all advantages of minimally invasive techniques over the open procedures. However the utility of robotic antireflux operations still remains controversial.
Methods
Since the January till the December of 2017 thirty operations were operated on. Mean age was 57,2 (35–76), among them 21 (70%) were female and 9 (30%) were males. Mean BMI was 29,4 (24,1–41,0). Laparoscopic procedures were performed in15 patients (1st group), robotic procedures with DaVinci system were performed in 15 patients of the second group. Chernousov modified Nissen fundoplication was performed in 25 patients, Toupet fundoplication was used for 4 patients, Nissen type was performed in 4 cases.
Results
The median operative time in laparoscopic group was 125 min (80–200 min), in robotic group - 124 min (90–210 min). There were no statistical differences between two groups (P = 0,93).Blood loss was minimal in both groups. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 4 days (2–7 days) in the 1st group and 4 days (2–6 days) in the second. There were no statistical differences between two groups (P = 0,19). Postoperative course was uneventful in all patients of both groups.
Conclusion
Robotic antireflux operations are safe and effective in treatment of patients with reflux-esophagitis. There were no statistically significant differences in short-term results of laparoscopic and robotic operations.
Disclosure
All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.