title: Open repair of hiatus hernia: abdominal approach.
abstract: Open hiatus hernia repair can be accomplished with very low mortality and excellent long-term results. The vast majority of hiatus hernias, including those with peptic structure, can be repaired transabdominally. The Hill repair, the Nissen, and the Collis-Nissen are well-established techniques for repairing a hiatus hernia that have stood the test of time and are associated with good long-term results. The technical aspects of these repairs are discussed in detail within this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Albany Medical College, New York, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moores
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques