Table 4.
Comparison of Operative and Postoperative Variables Between Patients Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction and Patients with Normal Findings on Pre-operative High-resolution Esophageal Manometry
| EGJOO (n = 13) | Normal Manometry (n = 43) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative Details | |||
| Operative time (min) | 184.5 | 218.8 | 0.18 |
| Mesh use | 5 (38.5%) | 25 (56.1%) | 0.34 |
| Myotomy | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | - |
| Fundoplication | 5 (38.5%) | 26 (60.5%) | 0.21 |
| Gastropexy | 10 (76.9) | 14 (32.6%) | 0.009 |
| Gastroplasty | 2 (15.4%) | 3 (7.5%) | 0.58 |
| Conversion to open | 1 (7.7%) | 0 (0%) | - |
| Robotic surgery | 3 (23.1%) | 2 (4.7%) | 0.08 |
| # of crural sutures | 4.6 | 4.5 | 0.46 |
| Intraoperative complication | 1 (7.2%) | 2 (4.7%) | 0.55 |
| Postoperative Outcomes | |||
| LOS | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.39 |
| Readmission | 1 (7.7%) | 2 (4.7%) | 0.55 |
| Complication | 1 (7.7%) | 7 (16.3%) | 0.67 |
| Recurrence | 2 (15.4%) | 3 (7.0%) | 0.58 |
| Persistent symptoms | 3 (23.1%) | 6 (14.0%) | 0.42 |
Abbreviations: EJOO, esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction; LOS, length of stay.