Robotic versus laparoscopic revision to Toupet fundoplication for failed Nissen fundoplication: a single-center experience.

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Fundoplication*/methods ; Robotic Surgical Procedures*/methods ; Laparoscopy*/methods ; Gastroesophageal Reflux*/surgery ; Reoperation*/statistics & numerical data ; Treatment Failure*; Humans ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Adult ; Treatment Outcome ; Operative Time ; Length of Stay/statistics & numerical data ; Aged

Nissen fundoplication (NF) is a common surgical procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease; however, a subset of patients may continue to experience symptoms or develop symptom recurrence despite a successful procedure. This study aims to compare laparoscopic and robotic approaches for treating failed NF and evaluate the outcomes after converting to Toupet fundoplication (TF). We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent robotic or laparoscopic revision to TF for failed NF between 2016 and 2023. The data collected included demographics, pre-operative workup, and peri- and post-operative outcomes. Symptom analysis and anti-reflux medication usage were collected using a patient questionnaire. Failed fundoplication was defined as the need for an additional operation due to unresolved GERD symptoms or the emergence of a new issue. Eighty-eight patients (56 laparoscopic, 32 robotic) were included. Mean operative time was 148.71 ± 53.64 min for the total cohort and was significantly longer in the robotic group (RG) 167.43 min vs 138.01 min in the Laparoscopic group (LG) (p value = 0.012). The LG had a length of hospital stay of 2.16 ± 1.69 days vs RG 2.21 ± 1.28 days (p value = 0.867). The LG had a higher number of early readmissions (5.4%, p value = 0.629) and both the LG and the RG had 1 patient that required an early reintervention. Symptoms of dysphagia and reflux decreased in both groups at last follow-up, but the reduction in PPI use was not significant. Surgical revision to TF for failed NF provides significant symptom improvement with low rates of complications and recurrences. Our study shows that both approaches are safe and feasible and have comparable surgical and symptom outcomes.
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Keywords: Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Minimally invasive surgery; Nissen fundoplication; Revisional surgery; Toupet fundoplication

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