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Over ten-year outcomes of laparoscopic Heller-myotomy with Dor-fundoplication with achalasia: single-center experience with annual endoscopic surveillance

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SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08148-5

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Achalasia; Laparoscopic heller-myotomy with Dor-fundoplication; Long-term outcomes; Myotomy; Esophagitis; Endoscopy

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This study evaluated the long-term outcomes of Laparoscopic Heller-myotomy with Dor fundoplication (LHD) for achalasia based on a single-center experience with a follow-up period exceeding 10 years. The study found that symptomatic relief post-LHD lasted for over 10 years, but there was a high incidence rate of esophageal cancer, highlighting the importance of regular EGD surveillance for early detection of esophageal cancer.
Background Laparoscopic Heller-myotomy with Dor-fundoplication (LHD) is the standard surgical treatment for achalasia; however, surgical outcomes over a period greater than 10 years have not been well-explored. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of LHD for achalasia based on a single-center experience. Methods Patients who underwent LHD between 1994 and 2019 were included. Of these, we excluded patients who had undergone foregut surgery or whose follow-up data were unavailable. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) findings and postoperative persistent and/or recurrent symptoms had been assessed annually. Disease-free rates were calculated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results A total of 530 patients (mean age 45.0 years with 267 men) were included. The median follow-up period was 50.5 months. More than 10 years' data were available in 78 patients (14.7%). The cumulative rates of freedom from dysphagia, vomiting, chest pain, and Eckardt score > 3 at 10 years after LHD were 80.1%, 97.5%, 96.3%, and 73.5%, respectively. Probability of esophagitis during 10 years after surgery was 34.4% of patients based on Kaplan-Meier estimation. Approximately 3/4(th) of patients who had post-LHD esophagitis showed mild esophagitis of Los Angeles classification grade A. Fifteen patients (2.8%) were required a revision of primary LHD. Six patients (1.2%) developed esophageal cancer with an incidence was as high as 219.8/100,000 person-year. All patients with esophageal cancer were found to have early stage tumors that were successfully resected. Conclusions Symptomatic relief post-LHD lasted for over 10 years. The incidence rate of esophageal cancer was high. Regular EGD surveillance seems to be helpful for early detection of esophageal cancer early.

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