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JOURNAL ARTICLE
META-ANALYSIS
REVIEW
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Laparoscopic versus open Nissen fundoplication in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2016 October
PURPOSE: To systematically review and meta-analyze studies that have compared the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic and open Nissen fundoplication on children.
METHODS: Online databases were searched to identify studies that have compared the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) and open Nissen fundoplication (ONF) on children, looking specifically for operative time, time to full feed, redo fundoplication rates and total postoperative complications including wound infection, retching, and airway complications.
RESULTS: Of those 916 patients in the 9 selected studies, 557 and 359 patients had undergone LNF and ONF, respectively; and LNF had significant longer operative time and less total postoperative complications including retching and airway complications than ONF. However, no significant difference in time to full feed, wound infection, and redo fundoplication rates was found between LNF and ONF in children.
CONCLUSION: LNF is a safe, feasible, and effective surgical procedure alternative to ONF for gastroesophageal reflux in children. Compared with ONF, LNF has the advantage of less total postoperative complications including retching and airway complications. In addition, LNF is comparable to ONF in terms of time to full feed, wound infection, and redo fundoplication rates. Therefore, we conclude that LNF should be regarded as an acceptable option for children.
METHODS: Online databases were searched to identify studies that have compared the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) and open Nissen fundoplication (ONF) on children, looking specifically for operative time, time to full feed, redo fundoplication rates and total postoperative complications including wound infection, retching, and airway complications.
RESULTS: Of those 916 patients in the 9 selected studies, 557 and 359 patients had undergone LNF and ONF, respectively; and LNF had significant longer operative time and less total postoperative complications including retching and airway complications than ONF. However, no significant difference in time to full feed, wound infection, and redo fundoplication rates was found between LNF and ONF in children.
CONCLUSION: LNF is a safe, feasible, and effective surgical procedure alternative to ONF for gastroesophageal reflux in children. Compared with ONF, LNF has the advantage of less total postoperative complications including retching and airway complications. In addition, LNF is comparable to ONF in terms of time to full feed, wound infection, and redo fundoplication rates. Therefore, we conclude that LNF should be regarded as an acceptable option for children.
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