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 ResearchConceptsAntireflux 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 ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic 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
2002
Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia
Gorecki P, Hinder R, Libbey J, Bammer T, Floch N. Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia. Surgical Endoscopy 2002, 16: 772-776. PMID: 11997819, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-001-8178-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRedo proceduresAverage symptom severity scoreTreatment of achalasiaRedo laparoscopic surgeryQuality of life scoresLaparoscopic reoperationIncomplete myotomyRedo surgerySymptom severity scoresChest painResultsEight patientsReflux symptomsLaparoscopic surgerySurgeon experienceAchalasiaSeverity scoreInitial operationRedoSymptom improvementPatientsIncorrect diagnosisAverage quality of life scoreLife scoresReoperationSurgery
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 ResearchConceptsGastroesophageal 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 ResearchConceptsSurgical therapyBenefits of minimally-invasive surgeryResponse to surgical therapyComplications of gastroesophageal refluxOpen surgeryPulmonary symptomsAntireflux surgeryMedical therapyPreoperative testingGastroesophageal refluxEsophageal pHMinimally-invasive surgeryLaryngeal inflammationNocturnal asthmaSurgeryPulmonary diseaseTherapyPatientsAsthmaRefluxComplicationsManometryEndoscopyInflammationCough
1999
Seprafilm®‐induced peritoneal inflammation: A previously unknown complication
Klingler P, Floch N, Seelig M, Branton S, Wolfe J, Metzger P. Seprafilm®‐induced peritoneal inflammation: A previously unknown complication. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 1999, 42: 1639-1642. PMID: 10613487, DOI: 10.1007/bf02236221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinimally 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 fundoplicationParaesophageal Hernias
Floch N. Paraesophageal Hernias. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 1999, 29: 6-7. PMID: 10405223, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-199907000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHernia, HiatalHumansSmall‐intestinal enteroliths—Unusual cause of small‐intestinal obstruction
Klingler P, Seelig M, Floch N, Branton S, Metzger P. Small‐intestinal enteroliths—Unusual cause of small‐intestinal obstruction. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 1999, 42: 676-679. PMID: 10344693, DOI: 10.1007/bf02234149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapeutic approachesEnterolith formationRare cause of small intestinal obstructionMultiple jejunal diverticulaSmall bowel obstructionSide-to-side anastomosisSmall intestinal obstructionRare causeSurgical removalJejunal diverticulaTherapeutic managementPatientsBlind loopBowel anastomosisObstructionEnterolithNontropical sprueSmall intestineAnastomosisIleotomySurgeryJejunostomyTreatment of Achalasia
Seelig M, DeVault K, Seelig S, Klingler P, Branton S, Floch N, Bammer T, Hinder R. Treatment of Achalasia. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 1999, 28: 202-207. PMID: 10192604, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-199904000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary treatment optionTreatment optionsLong-term relief of symptomsMinimally invasive surgical techniquesLong-term reliefRelief of symptomsInvasive surgical techniquesLower esophageal sphincterBotulinum toxin injectionShort-term reliefPneumatic dilationHeller myotomyLaparoscopic proceduresAntireflux procedureTherapeutic optionsMotility disordersSurgical techniqueEsophageal sphincterEffective treatmentToxin injectionAchalasiaDilatationPatientsOptionsMyotomyProlonged Dysphagia After a Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Nissen Fundoplication
Floch N, DeVault K, Smith S, Hinder R. Prolonged Dysphagia After a Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Nissen Fundoplication. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 1999, 28: 224-227. PMID: 10192607, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-199904000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic 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 ResearchConceptsRefractory 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 ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic 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 volvulusComplicationsPatientsFundoplicationEndo-organ and laparoscopic management of gastric leiomyomas.
Seelig M, Hinder R, Floch N, Klingler P, Seelig S, Branton S, Woodward T. Endo-organ and laparoscopic management of gastric leiomyomas. Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques 1999, 9: 78-81. PMID: 9950137, DOI: 10.1097/00019509-199901000-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubmucosal tumorGastric leiomyomaGastric lesionsPosterior wall of the stomachSubmucosal gastric tumorWall of the stomachBenign gastric lesionsPosterior gastric wallTreatment of lesionsTreatment of gastric lesionsLaparoscopic managementLaparoscopic treatmentLaparoscopic techniqueEsophagogastric junctionGastric surgeryGastric tumorsPosterior wallEndoscopic guidanceAnterior wallTumorLaparoscopic gastrotomyLesionsGastric wallLeiomyomaTreatment
1998
Surgical management of a long efferent loop after J‐pouch ileoanal reconstruction
Klingler P, Branton S, Floch N, Metzger P. Surgical management of a long efferent loop after J‐pouch ileoanal reconstruction. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 1998, 41: 654-657. PMID: 9593252, DOI: 10.1007/bf02235277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJ-pouchLong efferent limbIleal J-pouchEfferent limbIncreased stool frequencyRetrospective case reviewExcellent clinical resultsFive-month follow-upStool frequencySurgical managementClinical resultsFollow-upSurgical proceduresEfferent loopFunctional outcomesIleal reservoirPartial obstructionStapling techniqueCase reviewPatient complaintsPouch sizeWeight lossPatientsSmall intestineEffective repairLaparoskopische 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 ResearchConceptsMedically 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 diseaseIngested Foreign Bodies within the Appendix: A 100-Year Review of the Literature
Klingler P, Seelig M, DeVault K, Wetscher G, Floch N, Branton S, Hinder R. Ingested Foreign Bodies within the Appendix: A 100-Year Review of the Literature. Digestive Diseases 1998, 16: 308-314. PMID: 9892790, DOI: 10.1159/000016880.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForeign bodyFollow-upClinical managementRare cause of appendicitisRight lower abdominal quadrantCases of ingested foreign bodiesLower abdominal quadrantClinical follow-upCause of appendicitisPlain abdominal filmsLaparoscopic explorationAppendiceal perforationRare causeAppendiceal lumenAbdominal quadrantFluoroscopic guidanceAbdominal filmsColonoscopic removalAppendicitisIngested foreign bodiesAbdominal radiographsHigh riskAnatomical positionAge groupsComplications