| Baseline | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | |
| Surgery | ||||
| QOLRAD* | ||||
| Vitality | 6.28 (1.08) | 6.84 (0.52) | 6.87 (0.46) | 6.90 (0.31) |
| Food and drink | 6.16 (1.16) | 6.78 (0.6) | 6.83 (0.49) | 6.85 (0.4) |
| GSRS† | ||||
| Reflux | 1.81 (1.07) | 1.18 (0.44) | 1.21 (0.51) | 1.18 (0.42) |
| Medical | ||||
| QOLRAD* | ||||
| Vitality | 6.21 (1.22) | 6.42 (0.92) | 6.45 (0.93) | 6.53 (0.85) |
| Food and drink | 6.19 (1.12) | 6.34 (0.96) | 6.35 (0.95) | 6.38 (0.91) |
| GSRS† | ||||
| Reflux | 1.73 (1.03) | 1.66 (0.88) | 1.66 (0.96) | 1.63 (0.88) |
*7 = no problems, 6 = minimal problems.
†1 = no discomfort, 2 = minimal discomfort.
Treatment comparisons and p values are described in the text.
GSRS, gastrointestinal symptom rating scale; QOLRAD, quality of life in reflux and dyspepsia.