Background Synthetic mesh (SM) has been used in the laparoscopic repair of hiatus hernia
but remains controversial due to reports of complications, most notably esophageal erosion …

Background The use of mesh associated with cruroplasty is still controversial, especially in
cases of giant hernias, due to possible complications of the prosthesis reported in the …

Background Current literature is characterized by a discrepancy between reported
symptomatic and radiological recurrent hiatal hernia's following primary repair. Crural …

In laparoscopic 'paraoesophageal hernia'(POH) repair, non-absorbable suture materials
have been used to close the crural defects. More recently, various types of prosthetic mesh …

Hiatal hernia (HH) is an infrequent yet potentially life-threatening complication after
esophagectomy. Several studies have reported the incidence of this complication after both …

Background Hiatal hernia repair (HHR) during sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is recommended
when hiatal hernia (HH) is found intraoperatively. However, its effect on gastroesophageal …

Background Paraoesophageal hernias (PEH) have a high recurrence rate, prompting
surgeons to consider the use of mesh reinforcement of the hiatus. The risks and benefits of …

The use of mesh in laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (LHHR) remains controversial. The aim
of this systematic review was to determine the usefulness of mesh in patients with large …

Background: To explore the clinical outcomes, safety and effectiveness of suture cruroplasty
versus mesh repair for large hiatal hernias (HHs) by an updated meta-analysis. Material and …

Background Paraesophageal hernias (PEH) are common among patients with obesity. Most
patients with severe obesity and a PEH will have the PEH repaired at the time of bariatric …