Abstract Laparoendoscopic hiatal hernia repair (LEHHR) involves laparoscopic repair of hiatal hernia with concomitant transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF). The objective of this case presentation is to highlight the benefits of LEHHR in a patient with long term follow up. This patient is a 56- year- old woman with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease for 40… Read more »
Massive Caudate Lobe in Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair: Tying and Wrapping outside the Box
The presence of anatomical obstacles in the limited operative field of laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (LHHR) creates significant technical difficulties. This case presentation highlights the use of laparoendoscopic approach in these operative situations. This patient is a 60-year-old female with past medical history of diabetes, anxiety, depression, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, and psoriasis. She had gastroesophageal… Read more »
Benefit of Laparoendoscopic Repair of Hiatal Hernia in the Presence of Aberrant Left Hepatic Artery.
Background and Objectives: An aberrant left hepatic artery (ALHA) limits the already confined operative field of laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) and laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (LHHR). The aim of this study is to provide a safe laparoendoscopic technique for hiatal hernia repair in the presence of an ALHA. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review… Read more »
Outcome of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication in Medicare Beneficiaries in a Critical Access Hospital
Laparoscopic Repair of Hiatal Hernia in the Presence of Aberrant Left Hepatic Artery Using Extracorporeal Sliding Arthroscopic Knots
Impact of Endoscopic Training for Surgeons on Endolumenal and Laparoscopic Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Data from a Rural, High-Volume Antireflux Program
Transoral incisionless fundoplication for Jehovah’s Witnesses: A case report discussing safety and durability
Jehovah’s Witness patients pose a unique surgical challenge due to their refusal of transfusion of whole blood or major blood products. One of the surgical strategies is to offer the least invasive approach with the least likelihood of losing blood. In the context of surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, endoluminal approaches such as transoral… Read more »