Lumbar hernia diagnosed after laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery

Paraesophageal hiatal hernia. Open vs. laparoscopic surgery.

BACKGROUND paraesophageal hiatal hernia represents 5-10% of hiatal hernias. Its importance is based on the severe complications it may have, including gastric volvulus, and surgical treatment is recommended when a diagnosis is established. MATERIAL AND METHODS a retrospective study of all patients who underwent surgery for paresophageal hernia between 1985 and 2007. RESULTS we studied 90 ca...

Laparoscopic refundoplication with prosthetic hiatal closure for recurrent hiatal hernia after primary failed antireflux surgery.

BACKGROUND One of the most frequent complications after laparoscopic antireflux surgery is estimated to be the intrathoracic herniation of the wrap into the chest. Therefore, in up to 5% of patients, revisional surgery is necessary. HYPOTHESIS Patients who undergo laparoscopic refundoplication for postoperative intrathoracic wrap herniation using a circular polypropylene mesh for hiatal closu...

Laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients with sliding hiatal hernia

Background Surgery is recommended as treatment for the sliding hiatal hernia (SHH) in order to create a barrier to reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus and into the upper airways where could cause aspiration pneumonia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients over 65 years, with SHH with typical and atypical respiratory symptoms, who...

Dysphagia after Hiatal Hernia Correction

The gastroesophageal reflux disease is chronic and common condition that affects about 10% of the population in general22 and corresponds to about 75% of esophageal disorders, with a progressive increase in incidence over the years18. Surgical treatment is permanent, in most cases, since the fundoplication restores the competence of the lower esophageal sphincter and the hiatoplasty reduces and...

Robot-assisted laparoscopic large hiatal hernia repair