2005
Endoscopic Treatment of Reflux
DeVault K, Hinder R, Floch N. Endoscopic Treatment of Reflux. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2005, 39: 179-180. PMID: 15718858, DOI: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000152789.00024.43.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Evaluation of vagus nerve function before and after antireflux surgery
DeVault K, Swain J, Wentling G, Floch N, Achem S, Hinder R. Evaluation of vagus nerve function before and after antireflux surgery. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2004, 8: 881-887. PMID: 15531243, DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2004.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFundoplicationGastroesophageal RefluxHumansMiddle AgedPancreatic PolypeptidePostoperative ComplicationsPostoperative PeriodPreoperative CareVagus NerveConceptsAntireflux surgeryPreoperative testingAbnormal preoperative testsAntireflux surgery patientsVagus nerve integrityAssessment of bowel functionPancreatic polypeptidePostoperative test resultsVagus nerve functionSham mealNerve integrityPostoperative resultsAnticholinergic effectsSurgery patientsNerve functionAbnormal testsBowel functionSymptomatic outcomeBowel symptomsSurgeryPatientsPP levelsSymptom surveySymptomsPP testAberrant left hepatic artery in laparoscopic antireflux procedures
Klingler P, Seelig M, Floch N, Branton S, Freund M, Katada N, Hinder R. Aberrant left hepatic artery in laparoscopic antireflux procedures. Surgical Endoscopy 2004, 18: 807-811. PMID: 15054654, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-003-8280-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedEsophageal AchalasiaFemaleFundoplicationGastroesophageal RefluxHepatic ArteryHumansIntraoperative ComplicationsLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedConceptsLaparoscopic antireflux surgeryHepatic arteryAntireflux surgeryTransiently elevated liver enzymesLiver enzymesMean blood lossLaparoscopic antireflux proceduresElevated liver enzymesAberrant left hepatic arteryImpaired liver functionFollow-up dataLeft hepatic arteryPostoperative morbidityBlood lossPostoperative symptomsDiagnostic workupAntireflux procedureHiatal dissectionClinical complaintsClinical dataFollow-upOperative reportsLiver functionAnatomical variationsPatients
2000
Surgical therapy for atypical symptoms of GERD: patient selection and preoperative evaluation.
Floch N. Surgical therapy for atypical symptoms of GERD: patient selection and preoperative evaluation. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2000, 30: s45-7. PMID: 10777173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFundoplicationGastric Acidity DeterminationGastroesophageal RefluxHumansPatient SelectionPrognosisConceptsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseManifestations of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseExtraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseExtraesophageal manifestationsSymptoms of gastroesophageal reflux diseasePreoperative assessment of patientsAtypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseMedical therapy failureNoncardiac chest painAssessment of patientsChest painSurgical therapyTherapy failurePreoperative evaluationMedical therapyPatient selectionAtypical symptomsPreoperative assessmentPH test resultsReflux diseasePatientsSurgeryMedication noncompliancePH testingTherapySurgical therapy for supraesophageal reflux complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Hinder R, Branton S, Floch N. Surgical therapy for supraesophageal reflux complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The American Journal Of Medicine 2000, 108: 178-180. PMID: 10718473, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(99)00360-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaDiagnosis, DifferentialGastroesophageal RefluxHumansLaryngitisMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresPatient SelectionTreatment OutcomeConceptsSurgical therapyBenefits of minimally-invasive surgeryResponse to surgical therapyComplications of gastroesophageal refluxOpen surgeryPulmonary symptomsAntireflux surgeryMedical therapyPreoperative testingGastroesophageal refluxEsophageal pHMinimally-invasive surgeryLaryngeal inflammationNocturnal asthmaSurgeryPulmonary diseaseTherapyPatientsAsthmaRefluxComplicationsManometryEndoscopyInflammationCough
1999
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Klingler P, Bammer T, Wetscher G, Glaser K, Seelig M, Floch N, Branton S, Hinder R. Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Digestive Diseases 1999, 17: 23-36. PMID: 10436354, DOI: 10.1159/000016900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseReflux diseaseAntireflux surgeryAntireflux procedureIntroduction of minimally invasive techniquesTreatment of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseIntroduction of minimally invasive surgeryMinimally invasive surgical techniquesYears of follow-upLaparoscopic antireflux proceduresPoor surgical resultsManagement of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseMinimally invasive techniquesInvasive surgical techniquesSurgical management of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseMinimally invasive surgeryLong-term controlSurgical resultsInappropriate surgerySurgical managementInexperienced surgeonsSurgical techniqueInvasive techniquesFollow-upSurgeryIs Laparoscopic Reoperation for Failed Antireflux Surgery Feasible?
Floch N, Hinder R, Klingler P, Branton S, Seelig M, Bammer T, Filipi C. Is Laparoscopic Reoperation for Failed Antireflux Surgery Feasible? JAMA Surgery 1999, 134: 733-737. PMID: 10401824, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.134.7.733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFailed antireflux surgeryParaesophageal hernia repairAntireflux surgeryTreated patientsHernia repairDuration of surgeryHiatal herniationFailed antireflux operationsSmall bowel enterotomyLaparoscopic reoperationReoperative proceduresConsecutive patientsPostoperative morbidityOperative complicationsTight fundoplicationToupet fundoplicationDor procedureLaparoscopic approachHeller myotomyLaparoscopic techniqueAntireflux procedureHospital staySurgery failureCrural repairNissen fundoplicationLaparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy
DeVault K, Seelig M, Floch N, Klingler P, Cina R, Hinder R, Branton S. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 1999, 94: 632. PMID: 10086643, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.1999.00926.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDeglutition DisordersEsophageal StenosisFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGastroesophageal RefluxHumansLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionProspective StudiesConceptsRefractory esophageal stricturesLaparoscopic antireflux surgeryAntireflux surgeryEsophageal strictureFollow-upSevere gastroesophageal reflux diseaseMean follow-upRelief of dysphagiaOutcomes of patientsProton pump inhibitorsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseProspective follow-up analysisPeptic ulcer diseaseDysphagia scoreFrequent pneumoniaLaparoscopic surgeryPump inhibitorsMinimal complicationsClinical outcomesH2 blockersReflux diseaseSurgeryUlcer diseasePatientsQuality of lifeLaparoscopic Antireflux Surgery –It’s a Wrap!
Hinder R, Smith S, Klingler P, Branton S, Floch N, Seelig M. Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery –It’s a Wrap! Digestive Surgery 1999, 16: 7-11. PMID: 9949260, DOI: 10.1159/000018686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGastroesophageal RefluxHumansLaparoscopyMalePatient SatisfactionPrognosisTreatment OutcomeConceptsLaparoscopic antireflux surgerySelection of patientsAntireflux surgeryAvailability of minimally invasive techniquesEvaluation of patientsMinimally invasive techniquesManagement of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseSurgical management of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseLong-term resultsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseAdvanced laparoscopyOpen surgerySurgical managementOpen procedureSurgical techniqueInvasive techniquesReflux diseaseSurgeryPatientsLaparoscopyParaesophageal herniation as a complication following laparascopic antireflux surgery
Seelig M, Hinder R, Klingler P, Floch N, Branton S, Smith S. Paraesophageal herniation as a complication following laparascopic antireflux surgery. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 1999, 3: 95-99. PMID: 10457330, DOI: 10.1016/s1091-255x(99)80014-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic Nissen fundoplicationNissen fundoplicationParaesophageal herniationRare complicationClinical presentationProcedure-related complicationsNonspecific abdominal symptomsIntrathoracic gastric volvulusRedo laparoscopic surgeryBarium esophagogramRecurrent dysphagiaAcute abdomenAntireflux surgeryAbdominal symptomsLaparoscopic repairDiagnostic workupEarly dysphagiaLaparoscopic surgeryOperative treatmentParaesophageal herniaFollow-upGastric volvulusComplicationsPatientsFundoplication
1998
Laparoskopische Antirefluxverfahren
Klingler P, Hinder R, Smith S, Branton S, Floch N, Seelig M. Laparoskopische Antirefluxverfahren. Die Chirurgie 1998, 69: 148-157. PMID: 9551258, DOI: 10.1007/s001040050389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEquipment DesignFollow-Up StudiesFundoplicationGastroesophageal RefluxGastroplastyHumansLaparoscopesSuture TechniquesTreatment OutcomeConceptsMedically refractory gastroesophageal reflux diseaseLong-term control of symptomsSide effectsRefractory gastroesophageal reflux diseaseLaparoscopic antireflux surgeryPermanent side effectsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseControl of symptomsFollow-up dataLong-term controlAntireflux surgeryReflux disease