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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

Seventeen-year outcome of a randomized clinical trial comparing laparoscopic and conventional Nissen fundoplication: a plea for patient counseling and clarification. Ann Surg 2017; 266: 23-28.

Published: 30th September 2017

Authors: Oor J, Roks D, Broeders J, Hazebroek E, Gooszen H

Conclusion

A total of 111 patients were included and followed for 17 years. Both procedures improved symptom control and quality of life; more patients required surgical reintervention after open repair, usually for incisional hernia.

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