paraesophageal hernia

Evaluating the Posterior Rectus Sheath Flap for Durable Hiatal Augmentation in Complex Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

By MedXY 09/07/2026

This study assesses the procedural maturation and midterm durability of the posterior rectus sheath flap (PoRSHA) for hiatal reinforcement in complex paraesophageal hernias, demonstrating favorable recurrence rates and low donor-site morbidity after procedural optimization.

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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 diaphragmatic relaxing incisions may help reduce tension during difficult hiatal hernia repair. In this retrospective series, most patients had improved reflux symptoms, but long-term recurrence data are still needed.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

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.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Relaxing Diaphragmatic Incisions May Improve Symptom Outcomes in Difficult Hiatal Hernia Repair, but Morphologic Durability Remains Unproven

By MedXY 06/01/2026

In complex redo and giant hiatal hernia repair, lateral diaphragmatic relaxing incisions were feasible and associated with favorable patient-reported symptom control at 24 months, although objective recurrence data are still lacking.