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Laparoscopic Versus Open Repair Groups
| Laparoscopic Repair (n = 87) | Open Repair (n = 19) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean follow-up time, y | 6.6 y (SD 3.9) | 7.0 (SD 4.1) | |
| Rate of reoperation, % | 9.9 (n = 8) | 5.3 (n = 1) | 0.720 |
| Improvement of dysphagia, heartburn, and regurgitation, % | 95.4 (n = 85) | 89.5 (n = 17) | 0.318 |
| Still requiring medications for symptom control, % | 54.0 (n = 47) | 26.3 (n = 5) | 0.029 |
| Would choose the operation again, % | 90.6 (n = 80) | 89.5 (n = 17) | 0.713 |
