Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Gastro-esophageal Junction

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT01799967

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute200 enrolled

Overview

This study will assess short and long term outcomes of individuals undergoing minimally invasive surgery of the gastro-esophageal junction (MISGEJ). Patients will respond to questionnaires on an annual basis evaluating quality of life and functionality following MISGEJ. Hospital charts will also be reviewed on an annual basis to assess patient health outcomes.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Achalasia Paraesophageal Hernia GERD Epiphrenic Diverticula Zenker's Diverticulum

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients at the Ottawa Hospital undergoing minimally invasive surgery of the GEJ Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age.

Locations (1)

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

MISGEJ symptoms (subjective)

MISGEJ symptom questionnaire evaluated on an annual basis

Time frame: 8 years

Achalasia Disease Severity (subjective)

Achalasia Disease Severity questionnaire evaluated on an annual basis.

Time frame: 8 years

Diagnostic imaging

Patient x-rays, upper GI tests, Endoscopy, and/or CT scans will be assessed on an annual basis to objectively measure functionality and health status.

Time frame: 8 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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