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Is Laparoscopic Fundoplication Better Than Open Fundoplication in Children ?

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Registration Number
NCT01551134
Lead Sponsor
Oslo University Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to compare short- and longterm outcomes after laparoscopic and open Nissen fundoplication in children.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
88
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 0-15 years
  • All patients accepted for primary fundoplication at Oslo University Hospital
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age over 16 years
  • Parents not speaking Norwegian or English well
  • Prior fundoplication
  • Patients with comorbidities considered as unsuited for laparoscopic surgery (diaphragma hernia, several previous abdominal operations etc)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recurrence of reflux12, 24 and 48 months

GER symptoms and GER on pH monitoring. Need for redo fundoplication. PPI.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative complication rate30 days

Perioperative complications. Duration of surgery. Postoperative complications. Lenght of hospital stay. Readmission to hospital.

Inflammatory responseThe first 4 p.o days

indicies of inflammatory response

Parental stress12 and 24 months

Indicies of parental stress caused by GER pre- and postoperatively

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Oslo University Hospital

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Oslo, Norway

Oslo University Hospital
🇳🇴Oslo, Norway

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