Techniques and results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in Germany

• Published in: Surgical endoscopy Vol. 19; no. 12; pp. 1579 - 1587
• Main Authors: HüTTL, T. P, HOHLE, M, WICHMANN, M. W, JAUCH, K.-W, MEYER, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Springer 01.12.2005; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Digestive system. Abdomen; Dysphagia; Endoscopy; Esophagus; Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen; Gastroesophageal Reflux - surgery; General aspects; Germany; Hospitals; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Laparoscopy; Laparoscopy - methods; Laparoscopy - statistics & numerical data; Medical sciences; Morbidity; Mortality; Other diseases. Semiology; Practice Patterns, Physicians; Questionnaires; Surgeons; Surgery; Surveys and Questionnaires; Variance analysis; Europe; Germany; Spleen; Prognosis; Complications; Multicenter study; Esophageal disease; National survey; Laparoscopic surgery; Laparoscopy; Medicine; Survey; Treatment; Surgery; Outcome; Digestive diseases; Complication; Dysphagia; Endoscopy; Technique; Antireflux surgery

This study aimed to evaluate the development and outcomes of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in Germany using a nationwide representative survey. A written questionnaire including 34 detailed questions and 288 structured items about diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, number of procedures, compli...