Table 2 - Laparoscopic versus open Nissen fundoplication results of four randomized controlled trials


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Surgical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Renee C. Minjarez and Blair A. Jobe

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo56

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First authorYearNumberConversion rateMorbidityOperative time (minutes)Length of stay in hospital (days)Patient satisfaction (excellent or good)
  OpenLaparoscopic OpenLaparoscopicOpenLaparoscopicOpenLaparoscopicOpenLaparoscopic

*p <.05.

Heikkinen200020224.5%5 (25%)3 (13.6%)74985.53100%89%
Chrysos20025056022 (44%)9 (16%)*83775.92.4*82%96%*
Ackroyd200447529%12 (25%)7 (13.5%)4682*53*89%90%
Nilsson2004303017%001091483 (2–10)3 (2–6)NRNR