title: Laparoscopic anterior gastropexy for treatment of paraesophageal hernias.
abstract: Paraesophageal hernias often occur in high-risk elderly patients. Laparoscopic treatment of these potentially life-threatening hernias can reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality. We present the successful use of laparoscopic anterior gastropexy in an elderly patient for treatment of a paraesophageal hernia. Use of the laparoscopic gastropexy should be considered by surgeons in their treatment of high-risk patients with paraesophageal hernias.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Marion Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Persuad
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004947:Esophagus; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000601:surgery*