Table 2 Long term outcomes

N

29

Median (range) VAS score for cough

 Pre surgery

94 (36–100)

 On follow up

44 (0–100), (p < 0.001)

Median (range) VAS score for heart burn/indigestion

 Pre surgery

94 (3–100)

 On follow up

16 (0–100), (p < 0.001)

Median (range) VAS HARQ score

 Pre surgery

50 (10–67)

 On follow up

28 (0–61), (p < 0.001)