Cruroplasty as a standalone treatment for recurrent hiatal hernia repair
Ashley Tran,
Luke R. Putnam,
Lucy Harvey
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Following laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (LARS), recurrence of hiatal hernia is common. Patients with symptomatic recurrence typically undergo revision of the fundoplication or conversion to magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) in addition to cruroplasty. However, patients with an intact fundoplication or MSA may only require repeat cruroplasty to repair their recurrent hiatal hernia. The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes following cruroplasty alone compared to full revision… Show more
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