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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 8/2008

01-08-2008

Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly

Authors: Brechtje A. Grotenhuis, Bas P. L. Wijnhoven, Justin R. Bessell, David I. Watson

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 8/2008

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Abstract

Background

Both gastroesophageal reflux and paraesophageal hernias are more common in the elderly, but often these patients are not referred for surgery because of their age. In this study we determined the outcome for laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients aged 70 years or older, in whom either symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux or a large paraesophageal hernia was the indication for surgery.

Method

From a prospectively maintained clinical database of patients undergoing laparoscopic antireflux surgery, all patients aged 70 years or older were identified and their outcome was determined.

Results

Two hundred ten patients were identified. In 129 a large paraesophageal hiatus hernia was the primary indication for surgery, and in 81 patients the indication was reflux. Mean operation time was significantly longer in patients undergoing surgery for a large hiatus hernia (109 vs. 72 min), and conversion to open surgery was required more often (11.6% vs. 4.4%), compared to patients with reflux alone. Follow-up information was available for 95% of patients. Postoperative symptom scores for heartburn and dysphagia improved significantly and patients’ satisfaction with surgery was high.

Conclusion

Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients aged 70 years or older has a satisfactory clinical outcome. Elderly patients should not be refused laparoscopic antireflux surgery only because of their age.
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Metadata
Title
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly
Authors
Brechtje A. Grotenhuis
Bas P. L. Wijnhoven
Justin R. Bessell
David I. Watson
Publication date
01-08-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 8/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-007-9704-z

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