G Varga1, L Cseke, K Kalmár, O P Horváth. 1. Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of Pécs, H-7643 Pécs Ifjúság u.13, Hungary. gvarga@iseb.pote.hu
Abstract
UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND. Several attempts were made to develop an effective technique to reduce the high recurrence rate associated with the repair of large hiatal hernias. METHODS: A new laparoscopic technique was introduced to reinforce hiatal closure with the ligamentum teres. Its feasibility, safety, and efficacy were evaluated. Four patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and large hiatal hernia (>6 cm) entered the study. After closure of the diaphragmatic crura the teres ligament was dissected, brought behind the esophagus, and sutured to the crura. A fundoplication was also added. Patients were followed with barium swallow at 3 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The mean operation time was 109.5 min. No intraoperative complications, perioperative morbidity, or mortality were registered. At the follow-up, barium swallows revealed no recurrence. CONCLUSION: On the basis of these preliminary results laparoscopic reinforcement of the hiatal closure with the ligamentum teres seems feasible and safe; therefore this promising technique should be considered as an option for the treatment of large hiatal hernias.
UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND. Several attempts were made to develop an effective technique to reduce the high recurrence rate associated with the repair of large hiatal hernias. METHODS: A new laparoscopic technique was introduced to reinforce hiatal closure with the ligamentum teres. Its feasibility, safety, and efficacy were evaluated. Four patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and large hiatal hernia (>6 cm) entered the study. After closure of the diaphragmatic crura the teres ligament was dissected, brought behind the esophagus, and sutured to the crura. A fundoplication was also added. Patients were followed with barium swallow at 3 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The mean operation time was 109.5 min. No intraoperative complications, perioperative morbidity, or mortality were registered. At the follow-up, barium swallows revealed no recurrence. CONCLUSION: On the basis of these preliminary results laparoscopic reinforcement of the hiatal closure with the ligamentum teres seems feasible and safe; therefore this promising technique should be considered as an option for the treatment of large hiatal hernias.
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