Quality of life before and after antireflux surgery

Introduction: Quality of life data are important issues in estimating the outcome of laparoscopic antireflux surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the surgical outcomes from the patient's aspect by using a new quality of life instrument (QOLARS) developed and validated by our study group. Patients and Methods: 33 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic “floppy” Nissen (n=25) or Toupet (n=8) fundoplication at our department of surgery between January 2002– July 2003 were evaluated prospectively. The patients included 10 men and 23 women, with mean age of 40 (17–65) years. Quality of life was measured…