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01-05-2009 | Controlled Prospective Clinical Trials

No relevant difference in quality of life and functional outcome at 12 months’ follow-up—a randomised controlled trial comparing robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Authors: B. P. Müller-Stich, M. A. Reiter, A. Mehrabi, M. N. Wente, L. Fischer, J. Köninger, C. N. Gutt

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

Purpose

The present randomised pilot trial was designed to compare robot-assisted (RALF) and conventional laparoscopic fundoplication (CLF) focussing on post-operative quality of life (QOL) and functional outcome. Any long-lasting advantages for patients in this regard could be a justification for the use of RALF for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Methods

Forty patients with GERD were randomised to either RALF or to CLF. During a follow-up period of 12 months, patients’ QOL and functional outcome were investigated using disease-specific questionnaires.

Results

There were no significant differences in the mean QOL (1.3 versus 1.1; P = 0.374) and functional outcome (1.27 versus 1.3; P = 0.913) between both groups. Minor side effects such as bloating and persistent diarrhoea were present in four patients of each group.

Conclusion

The present study did not show any benefit for RALF over CLF regarding QOL and functional outcome at 12 months’ follow-up.

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Title: No relevant difference in quality of life and functional outcome at 12 months’ follow-up—a randomised controlled trial comparing robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
Authors: B. P. Müller-Stich
M. A. Reiter
A. Mehrabi
M. N. Wente
L. Fischer
J. Köninger
C. N. Gutt
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-008-0446-8

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No relevant difference in quality of life and functional outcome at 12 months’ follow-up—a randomised controlled trial comparing robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Results

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