Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Multiple studies attempt to demonstrate the superiority of Toupet fundoplication over the classic Nissen technique in the treatment of gastro- oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In our study we compared the results of both techniques.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
A retrospective descriptive study of patients operated because of GERD using laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplication in our centre between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019.
RESULTS
80 patients were operated, 56 Nissen (70%) versus 24 Toupet (30%). Both groups are comparable in terms of mean age, distribution by sex, obesity, toxic habits, the prevalence of typical symptoms, DeMeester, and presurgical lower oesophagal sphincter pressure; although there are differences regarding the presence of associated hiatal hernia and within them the type. A similar surgical time (136.59 vs 132.71 minutes) and mean stay (4.02 vs 5 days) were observed. In the Nissen group, 12 patients (21.42%) presented initial postoperative dysphagia, requiring 2 endoscopic dilations and 5 reoperations, compared to 5 patients (20.83%) in the Toupet group, that did not require dilation and with 1 reoperation. The conversion and mortality rate was 0% in both groups, with a variable follow-up of 22.08 versus 14.45 months.
CONCLUSIONS
Both techniques present similar results, including the rate of postoperative dysphagia, which is one of the most feared complications. However, it would be necessary to increase the size and longer follow-up to establish long-term results.
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