Fig. 3.
Progression of a QOLRAD score. RALF robotic-assisted laparoscopic fundoplication, CLF conventional laparoscopic fundoplication, QOLRAD Quality of life in reflux and dyspepsia, 25 questions based on five areas: emotional stress, sleep disorders, eating and drinking problems, physical/social functions and vitality, measured on a scale of 1 (very much) to 7 (not at all), ns non-significant, **p < 0.005, ***p < 0.001 [t test between groups, mean ± SD, follow-up (FU)]