Laparoscopic treatment of esophageal hiatal hernia: analysis of 11 cases
Cai, X.-j.; Zheng, X.-y.; Yu, H.; Huang, D.-y.; Liang, X.; Yang, J.; Li, W.; Wang, Y.-f.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 85(9): 584-585
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-2491 PMID: 15949350 Document Number: 588964
To investigate the effect and safety of laparoscopic treatment in patients with esophageal hiatal hernia. Eleven patients with esophageal hiatal hernia, 9 males and 2 females, with the mean age of 56, accepted laparoscopic treatment. Two cases were treated by hernia repair merely and 9 cases were treated by hernia repair and fundoplication (Nissen's operation) one of which accepted laparoscopic cholecystoectomy at the same time. All patients were treated successfully. The operation time was 2.5 hours (1.5 - 5 hours) and the blood loss was between 20 - 200 ml. The patients began to accept liquid diet 24 - 36 hours after operation. There was no postoperative complication and all the clinic symptoms disappeared. The mean hospitalization time was 8 days (6 - 15d). Laparoscopic treatment of esophageal hiatal hernia provides a safe and minimal invasive procedure.