OBJECTIVE

To study the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair for gastroesophageal reflux disease following hiatal hernia.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

We retrospectively analyzed 56 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia .They underwent laparoscopic fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair between January 2020 and January 2023.

RESULTS

All surgeries were successful without conversion to open surgery. Surgery time was 56—180 min (mean 68.4±3.6), blood loss 30—200 ml (mean 40.3±5.6). No mortality and severe complications occurred. All patients were followed-up for 6—24 months. The GERD-Q and De Meester scores were significantly lower after 6 months compared to baseline values (p <0.05), and resting pressure was lower. Tone of lower esophageal sphincter was significantly higher compared to preoperative level (p <0.05). In 1—2 years after surgery, symptoms completely disappeared in 48 patients and significantly improved in 6 patients. Two patients had no improvement. Contrast-enhanced examination found no recurrent hiatal hernia and digestive tract obstruction.

CONCLUSION. L

Aparoscopic fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair is safe and effective for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia.