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Can EndoFLIP Improve Quality of Life Before and After Fundoplication?

GERD | Hiatal Hernia

Patients with reflux disease (heart burn), or a hiatal hernia, who do not get better with medication, may have surgery to help with their symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no agreed upon way to perform the surgery. The investigators are using a new surgical instrument called the EndoFLIP which allows surgeons to take measurements during the operation. The investigators will compare the measurements obtained during surgery with a quality of life score that we will calculate from a questionnaire.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients undergoing workup for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or symptomatic hiatal hernia who undergo fundoplication AND who undergo fundoplication

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those with a previous history of hiatal hernia repair, fundoplication, esophagectomy, or gastrectomy
* Inability to provide consent

Study Location

KHSC
KHSC
Kingston, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Wiley Chung, MD, MHPE

[email protected]
(613) 549-6666
Study Sponsored By
Queen's University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06159972