CRYOVAGATOMY IN PATIENT WITH DUODENAL PEPTIC LCER

The experience of 89 laparoscopic vagotomies performed during 7 years is presented by avthor. Original method of laparoscopic vagotomy (declarative patent N 33508A) was used in 26 patients. The following conclusions were made: laparoscopic vagotomy is the treatment of choice in Helicobacter pylori ? negative complicated duodenal ulcers that do not resolve under medical treatment during 10 weeks. Laparoscopic cryovagotomy is optimal measure for the decrease of acid production withour disturbances of gastric motor function. Laparoscopic cryovagotomy is recommended in patients with Helicobacter pylori ? negative recurrent and complicated duodenal peptic ulcer due to its simple technique and efficiacy during follow ? up.