Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology
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Scand. J. Gastroenterol. · Nov 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLong-term outcome is worse after laparoscopic than after conventional Nissen fundoplication.
No long-term studies of laparoscopic and open fundoplication were available in 1994. The aim of this study was to compare reflux control and side effects after laparoscopic and open fundoplication. ⋯ Early postoperative reflux control was similar for laparoscopic and conventional fundoplication. At long-term follow-up significantly more patients were satisfied after laparotomy than after laparoscopy.
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Scand. J. Gastroenterol. · Nov 2005
Comparative StudyFrom acute to chronic pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective follow-up analysis.
The pathogenesis and risk of chronic pain after cholecystectomy are unknown. In this prospective study of 150 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the preoperative clinical data, cold pressor test, state of neuroticism and early postoperative pain intensity were assessed. ⋯ The risk of significant chronic pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis is low but was significantly associated with the intensity of acute postoperative pain. Patients should be carefully examined to exclude somatic causes of chronic pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.