Transthoracic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

The transthoracic approach to PEH repair has been displaced by the laparoscopic methods of repair for valuable reasons. Despite the pressures of performing minimally invasive surgery, the experienced esophageal surgeon will appreciate the benefits of the transthoracic repair in select circumstances as outlined in this article. In this writing, we discussed our indications, the salient anatomy and important steps in performing a successful transthoracic PEH repair.
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research