Comparative analysis of clinical results of laparoscopic vs. open fundoplication

Introduction: Surgery has become frequently applied treatment option in gastroeosphageal reflux disease patients. This trend is enhanced by the advent of laparoscopic approach. Some recently published papers assert that the failure of surgery during the long-run outcome proved to be not as favorable as we thought earlier. We compared the results of patients who undergone antireflux surgery by open (OA) or laparoscopic (LA) approach and the follow up period was at least 5 years. Material and methods: Between January 1995 and December 2000 88 antireflux procedures were performed. 59 patients were operated by LA wh…