Contributors: Marco P. Fisichella
65 year old man who underwent a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in August 2015. Preoperative manometry was normal and DeMeester score was 25. Two months later he began to experience difficulty of swallowing solid foods, then liquids. After 2 dilatations, dysphagia persisted.
DOI#: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/egw2097cpq
Referred By: Jeffrey B. Matthews
Contributors: Reza Salabat and Marco P. Fisichella
Preoperative work-up and surgical technique of laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair.
DOI#: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/c2kvm64ru5
A 51-year-old man seeks medical attention for intermittent chest pain. He describes the pain as “burning” and it has become increasingly frequent after meals over the last 4 to 6 months. In addition, he experiences regurgitation, and often wakes up at night with a feeling of choking. He has also noted hoarseness and cough. Proton pump inhibitors are very helpful for the heartburn and chest pain but do not improve the regurgitation. Long-term results have shown that a fundoplication provides control of reflux in about 90% of patients. To achieve these results the surgeon should focus on the technical elements of the operation, rather than on the eponyms. The technical elements of the operation are the following: (1) division of the short gastric vessels to achieve complete fundic mobilization; (2) extensive dissection of the distal esophagus in the posterior mediastinum to bring the gastroesophageal junction at least 3 cm below the diaphragm; (3) meticulous closure of the right and left pillar of the crus with non-absorbable sutures; (4) use of a bougie to decrease postoperative dysphagia; (5) a short fundoplication with three interrupted stitches placed at 1 cm of distance from each other (2-2.5 cm long). All these technical elements have been shown to positively impact long-term outcomes. Patients who are still symptomatic postoperatively must be thoroughly evaluated to identify the cause of failure, and treatment must be individualized.
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Ciro Andolfi (The University of Chicago Medicine)
Marco G. Patti (The University of Chicago Medicine)
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/287pfs38ls
Editor Recruited By: Jeffrey Matthews, MD
Contributors: Anahita Jalilvand and Marco P. Fisichella
This video describes a laparoscopic-extracorporeal repair with mesh of a Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia in an 81 year old female.
We used Ventralight™ ST Mesh which is an uncoated lightweight monofilament polypropylene mesh on the anterior side with an absorbable hydrogel barrier based on Sepra® Technology on the posterior side for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. The posterior side mesh does not cause adhesion with the abdominal organs.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17797/k8ktfjncgn
A quick review of the literature of laparoscopic cases has shown that in a substantial amount of cases the hernia was reduced and the defect repaired with mesh placement without hernia sac resection . Therefore, non-resecting the sac is an acceptable option.
Contributors: Marco G. Patti
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Anterior Partial Fundoplication
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/m5v0f8xzp3
Contributors: Marco P. Fisichella
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for a patient with type 2 achalasia.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/seyyttx9lk
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