Combining laparoscopic giant paraesophageal hernia repair with sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients

Conclusions PEH in morbidly obese patients remain a complex surgical problem. Our case series shows that combination with SG may decrease recurrence rates but more importantly leads to lower rates of reoperation for symptomatic recurrence. Patients also garner the added medical benefits of weight loss.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research