Hiatal hernia repair

Hiatal hernia repair - series
Procedure
The stomach and lower esophagus are placed back into the abdominal cavity. The opening in the diaphragm (hiatus) is tightened and the stomach is stitched in position to prevent reflux.

Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal fundoplication
Description ...

Alternate Names : Fundoplication, Nissen fundoplication, Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication, Toupet fundoplication, Thal fundoplication, Hiatal hernia repair, Endoluminal fundoplication
Definition ...

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used in procedures such as tubal ligation, gallbladder removal or hiatal hernia repair. It is normally performed in the outpatient surgery unit of a hospital.

See also: Hernia repair, Reflux, Hiatal hernia, Surgery, Stomach