Fundoplication versus TOGD in Severely Neurodisabled Children
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Long-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Fundoplication Versus Total Oesophagogastic Dissociation (TOGD) in Severely Neurologically Impaired Children
IRAS ID
125371
Contact name
Antonino Morabito
Contact email
Research summary
Children with severe neurodisability frequently suffer with problems caused by gastrooesophageal reflux disease. These problems make feeding very difficult and can result in complications such as chest infections that require admission to hospital and also significantly impact on the quality of life of the child and their family. In order to try and combat this, different forms of antireflux surgery are often undertaken: it is unclear which of these operations are most beneficial for children in the long-term. We aim to compare two operations known as laparoscopic fundoplication and total oesophogagastric dissociation (TOGD), determining their long-term efficacy and impact on quality of life.
In order to do this we aim to review a cohort of patients who have already undergone one of these procedures, by: i) reviewing their existing medical records ; and ii) asking them or their family to complete a questionnaire. These processes will allow us to compare the two procedures in terms of their long-term medical outcomes (e.g. reflux symptoms or episodes of chest infection) and quality of life outcomes.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/YH/0179
Date of REC Opinion
28 May 2013
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion