Endoscopic plication compared to laparoscopic fundoplication in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Alexander HajjarKevin VerhoeffUzair JogiatValentin MocanuDaniel W BirchNoah J SwitzerClarence WongShahzeer Karmali

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

This is the first meta-analysis comparing endoscopic plication to laparoscopic fundoplication. Results demonstrate greater likelihood of PPI discontinuation with laparoscopic fundoplication with similar post-procedural risk.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
robot assisted
systematic review
ultrasound guided
meta analyses
randomized controlled trial
combination therapy