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Is Laparoscopic Fundoplication an effective treatment?<\/h2>\n

Another study (UK) once again demonstrating benefit of anti-reflux surgery in patients with lpr. Linx is just as effective with its additional inherent advantages. When will the penny drop that surgery works?<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is difficult to diagnose and treat owing to uncertainty relating to the underlying pathology. The initial management of LPR includes lifestyle modifications and oral medications. In patients who have failed to respond to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, anti-reflux surgery is considered; laparoscopic fundoplication is the surgery of choice. The primary aim of this review is to identify whether fundoplication is effective in improving signs and symptoms of LPR. The secondary aim is to identify whether patients who have had a poor response to PPIs are likely to have symptom improvement with surgery. The objective of the study is to establish the effect of laparoscopic fundoplication on the reflux symptom index score (RSI).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Methods<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

PubMed, Embase, Medline and Cochrane databases were used to search according to the PRISMA guidelines. Original articles assessing the efficacy of fundoplication in relieving symptoms of LPR were included. For each study, the efficacy endpoints and safety outcomes were recorded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Findings<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Nine studies from 844 initial records met the inclusion criteria: one prospective case control study, one retrospective case\u2013control study, four prospective case series and three retrospective case series involving 287 fundoplications. All nine studies found fundoplication to be effective in improving symptoms of LPR (p<\/i>\u2009<\u20090.05).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Conclusion<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Current evidence suggests laparoscopic fundoplication is an effective treatment for LPR and should be considered if medical management is unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

This information is from Reflux UK – Laryngopharyngeal reflux: is laparoscopic fundoplication an effective treatment? | The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England (rcseng.ac.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is Laparoscopic Fundoplication an effective treatment? Another study (UK) once again demonstrating benefit of anti-reflux surgery in patients with lpr. Linx is just as effective with its additional inherent advantages. When will the penny drop that surgery works? Introduction Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is difficult to diagnose and treat owing to uncertainty relating to the underlying pathology. The initial management of LPR includes lifestyle modifications and oral medications. In patients who have failed to respond to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, anti-reflux surgery is considered; laparoscopic fundoplication is the surgery of choice. The primary aim of this review is to identify whether fundoplication is effective in improving signs and symptoms of LPR. The secondary aim is to identify whether patients who have had a poor response to PPIs are likely to have symptom improvement with surgery. The objective of the study is to establish the effect of laparoscopic fundoplication on the reflux symptom index score (RSI). Methods PubMed, Embase, Medline and Cochrane databases were used to search according to the PRISMA guidelines. Original articles assessing the efficacy of fundoplication in relieving symptoms of LPR were included. For each study, the efficacy endpoints and safety outcomes were recorded. 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