Mesh cruroplasty in laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias is not associated with better long-term outcomes compared to primary repair

Equipoise still exists regarding routine mesh cruroplasty during laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia (PEH). We aimed to determine whether selective mesh cruroplasty is associated with differences in recurrence and patient-reported outcomes.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - June 24, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Vernissia Tam, James D. Luketich, Ryan M. Levy, Neil A. Christie, Omar Awais, Manisha Shende, Katie S. Nason Source Type: research