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Role of Relaxing Lateral Incisions as an Add-On to Difficult Hiatal Repair in Redo and Giant Hernia Cases

By MedXY 06/10/2026

Lateral relaxing diaphragmatic incisions may help reduce tension during difficult hiatal hernia repairs, improving symptom control in redo and giant hernia cases, though long-term recurrence data are still needed.

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Da Vinci-Assisted vs Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication for GERD: A Critical Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/12/2025

Four RCTs comparing robotic and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for GERD show equivalent patient outcomes but longer operative times and higher costs with robotics, questioning its routine use.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk of GERD in Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Implications from a Large Population-Based Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

GLP-1 receptor agonists modestly increase the risk of GERD and its complications compared to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the need for vigilant symptom monitoring.