Laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernias: an update for internists.
Paraesophageal hernias are typically associated with symptoms and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. We recommend laparoscopic surgical repair for patients with symptomatic paraesophageal hernias. This article explains why and presents a general overview of the laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias and its merits relative to open surgical repair.
Rosen
Michael
M
Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, Department of General Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Ponsky
Jeffrey
J
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*