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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Laparoscopic mesh-augmented hiatoplasty with cardiophrenicopexy versus laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a double-center randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2015; 262: 721–727.

Published: 15th December 2015

Authors: Müller-Stich B, Linke G, Senft J, Achtstätter V, Müller P, Diener M et al. et al.

Conclusion

Nissen fundoplication was more effective in this study that included 90 procedures. It was associated with better indigestion scores (P=0.03) and reflux scores (P=0.004) postoperatively. Dysphagia scores and quality of life were similar.

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