Table 2. Operative characteristics of LINX implantation versus traditional laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.
| Characteristic | LINX (N=17) | FUNDO (N=17) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiatal hernia | 6 (35.3%) | 3 (17.6%) | 0.3 |
| LINX size | |||
| 13 | 2 (11.8%) | ||
| 14 | 5 (29.4%) | ||
| 15 | 5 (29.4%) | ||
| 16 | 4 (23.5%) | ||
| 17 | 1 (5.9%) | ||
| Surgical approach | |||
| Laparoscopic | 17 (100%) | 17 (100%) | >0.9 |
| Robot-assisted | 3 (17.6%) | 15 (88.2%) | <0.01 |
| Concomitant procedure performed | 3 (17.6%) | 2 (11.8%) | 0.6 |
| Paraoesophageal hernia repair | 2 (11.8%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Lysis of adhesions | 1 (5.9%) | 1 (5.9%) | |
| Pyloroplasty | 0 (0%) | 1 (5.9%) | |
| Procedure length (minutes) | 106 [102, 139] | 124 [104, 180] | 0.3 |
| Post-operative length of stay (days) | 1.00 [1.00, 1.00] | 2.00 [1.00, 3.00] | 0.02 |
| Procedural complications | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | >0.9 |
Continuous variables presented as median (interquartile range). Italic P values indicate statistically significant findings with P<0.05. LINX, LINX Reflux Management System; FUNDO, fundoplication.