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. 2001 Jul-Sep;5(3):227–231.

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© 2001 by JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

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Figure 1. — Median preoperative and postoperative SF-36 scores for patients undergoing laparoscopic and open Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication. PF = Physical functioning; RP = Role physical; RE = Role-emotional; BP = bodily pain; VT = vitality; MH = mental health; SF = social functioning; GH = general health. * denotes statistically significant differences between the laparoscopic and open groups (P ≤ 0.05). ** denotes statistically significant difference between preoperative and postoperative scores (P < 0.05).