Full-Thickness-Gastroplication For The Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GERD
Full-Thickness-Gastroplication For The Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GERD
This is a prospective study to extensively evaluate subjective patient parameters on quality
 of life, reflux-symptoms, side effects, medication-use and measurements of esophageal
 manometry and Impedance-pH-Monitoring after Full-Thickness-Gastroplication.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  persistent or recurrent symptoms despite continuous medical treatment, at least one
 typical reflux symptom (heartburn/ regurgitation/dysphagia/epigastric pain) and/or at
 least one atypical reflux symptom (cough/ asthma/hoarseness/distortion of taste),
 pathologic esophageal acid exposure as documented by a reflux-related DeMeester score
 ≥14.7, and symptom correlation ≥50%, and/or reflux episodes >73.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  any distinct hiatal hernia detectable by gastroscopy or barium radiography, dysphagia,
 esophageal strictures, poor physical status (American Society of Anesthesiologists
 (ASA) scores III and IV) and pregnancy.