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Cheng F, Liang H, Zhang Y, Zeng H, Gao X, Tan L, He H. Tension-free hiatal hernia repair with biological mesh: A real-world experience. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31782. [PMID: 36397386 PMCID: PMC9666108 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and esophagoplasty are the standards for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia (HH) repair. Biologically derived mesh is also associated with reduced recurrence. This study attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of a biological mesh in the 4K laparoscopic repair of HH. This retrospective study reviewed patients with a severe GERD complicated with HH from August 2019 to August 2020. All patients underwent the HH repair using a biological mesh under a 4K laparoscope accompanying Nissen fundoplication. Up to 16 months postoperatively, GERD-health-related quality-of-life (GERD-HRQL) scale, radiologic studies on HH recurrence, and symptoms were recorded. The mean surgical time and postoperative hospital stay were 70.9 ± 8.72 min, 4.8 ± 0.76 days, respectively. The postoperative symptom relief rate was 96.5%, and no recurrence exhibited during follow-up. Dysphagia occurred in 10 (9.43%) patients. There were no intraoperative vagus nerve injury or postoperative complications, mesh infection, and reoperation for mesh. The tension-free repair of HH with the biological mesh is an option for clinical use, with effectiveness and few short-term complications being reported.
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- Fahui Cheng
- Department of Mini-Invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Mini-Invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Mini-Invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Mini-Invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Mini-Invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Mini-Invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, Hunan, China
- * Correspondence: Hengzheng He, Department of Mini-invastsurgery, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province, 427, third segment, Furong Zhong Road, Changsha, Hunan 410007, China (e-mail: )
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Clapp B, Hamdan M, Mandania R, Kim J, Gamez J, Hornock S, Vivar A, Dodoo C, Davis B. Is fundoplication necessary after paraesophageal hernia repair? A meta-analysis and systematic review. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:6300-6311. [PMID: 35024937 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09024-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Paraesophageal hernias are often asymptomatic, but when symptomatic they should be fixed laparoscopically. A cruroplasty of the diaphragmatic pillars is performed and a fundoplication is usually performed at the time. However, there are times, especially in emergency cases, where it is not always possible to perform a fundoplication. We hypothesized there would be no difference in outcomes whether or not a fundoplication is performed as part of a paraesophageal hernia repair. METHODS A literature review of available clinical databases was performed using PubMed, Clinical Key and Google Scholar. Our search terms were: "paraesophageal hernia" "paraesophageal hernia repair" "fundoplication" "emergency surgery" "no fundoplication" We excluded studies that were in languages other than English, abstracts and small case series. RESULTS Our search criteria yielded a total of 22 studies published between 1997 and 2020. There were a total of 8600 subjects enrolled into this study. The overall pooled prevalence of fundoplication were estimated as 69% (95% CI: 59%-78%). In patients who underwent fundoplication, the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was reduced as compared to patients who did not undergo fundoplication (RR: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.40-1.04, p = 0.069, I2 = 47.2%). A similar trend was also observed in recurrence (RR: 0.53, 95% CI: 0.27-1.03, p = 0.061, I2 = 0.0%) and reoperations (RR: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.02-2.69, p = 0.25, I2 = 56.7%). However, patients who underwent fundoplication had an increased risk of dysphagia (RR: 1.68, 95% CI: 0.59-4.81, p = 0.83, I2 = 42%). CONCLUSIONS There is a higher rate of recurrence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, recurrence of hernia and reoperation when no fundoplication is performed during a paraesophageal hernia repair but a lower risk of dysphagia, but none of these reached statistical significance.(Comment 1) Paraesophageal hernia repair with fundoplication should be performed, but it is acceptable to not do it in certain situations.
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- Benjamin Clapp
- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, 1700 N. Mesa., El Paso, TX, 79903, USA
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Repair of Large Hiatal Hernias With the Use of Mesh and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma. SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY, ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES 2021; 32:9-13. [PMID: 34545035 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND According to recent studies, large hiatal hernias (HH) can be associated with a lower content of type-I and type-III collagen in the phrenoesophageal ligament (POL). We therefore hypothesize that the use of a mesh implant with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for repair of large HH would have a positive effect on long-term outcome.The purpose of our study was to determine the level of type-I and type-III collagens in the POL of patients with large HH with the aim of improving the technique of HH repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS During the first phase of the study, the collagen content within the POL was assessed in 18 patients with HH and 14 cadaveric specimens without HH. During the second phase, 54 patients with large HH (defined as 10 to 20 cm2), that required surgery were recruited. Laparoscopic repair involved use of a nonabsorbable self-fixating ProGrip mesh infiltrated with 2 to 4 mL of autologous PRP was used for reinforcement of crural repair. Results were assessed using endoscopy, barium swallow, 24-hour impedance-pH monitoring and a quality of life gastroesophageal reflux disease-health related quality of life questionnaire. RESULTS The content of collagen within POL in patients with HH was significantly lower than in the cadaveric specimens without HH. Of the 54 patients undergoing HH repair, all procedures were performed laparoscopically and there were no mortalities in this group. At 48 months, only 2 HH recurrences (3.7%) were detected. During this period, the mean gastroesophageal reflux disease-health related quality of life score decreased from 15.7±5.5 to 5.9±0.6 (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Our study has shown that the collagen content is reduced in patients with large HH; thus, it is advisable to use mesh for HH repair in such patients. Use of mesh infiltrated in PRP is safe and can have positive impact on results of HH repair.
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Howell RS, Liu HH, Petrone P, Anduaga MF, Servide MJ, Hall K, Barkan A, Islam S, Brathwaite CEM. Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair. Sci Rep 2020; 10:7366. [PMID: 32355297 PMCID: PMC7193610 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61566-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Many patients with hiatal hernias (HH) are asymptomatic; however, symptoms may include heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, nausea, or vague epigastric pain depending on the hernia type and severity. The ideal technique and timing of repair remains controversial. This report describes short-term outcomes and readmissions of patients undergoing HH repair at our institution. All patients who underwent HH repair from January 2012 through April 2017 were reviewed. Patients undergoing concomitant bariatric surgery were excluded. 239 patients were identified and 128 were included. Eighty-eight were female (69%) and 40 were male (31%) with a mean age of 59 years (range 20–91 years) and a mean BMI of 29.2 kg/m2 (17–42). Worsening GERD was the most common presenting symptom in 79 (61.7%) patients. Eighty-four laparoscopic cases (65.6%) and 44 robotic assisted (34.4%) procedures were performed. Mesh was used in 59 operations (3 polytetrafluoroethylene; 56 biologic). All hiatal hernia types (I-IV) were collected. Majority were initial operations (89%). Techniques included: Toupet fundoplication in 68 cases (63.0%), Nissen fundoplication in 36 (33.3%), Dor fundoplication in 4 (3.7%), concomitant Collis gastroplasty in 4 (3.1%), and primary suture repair in 20 (15.6%). Outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic procedures were compared. Length of stay was reported as median and interquartile range for laparoscopic and robotic: 1.0 day (1.0–3.0) and 2.0 days (1.0–2.5); p = 0.483. Thirty-day readmission occurred in 9 patients, 7 (8.3%) laparoscopic and 2 (4.6%) robotic; p = 0.718. Two 30-day reoperations occurred, both laparoscopic; p = 0.545. Total of 16 complications occurred; 18.6% had a complication with the use of mesh compared to 8.7% without the use of mesh, p = 0.063. There were no conversion to open modality and no mortalities were reported. Hiatal hernia repair can be performed safely with a low incidence of complications.
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY, USA
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Amigo N, Zubieta C, Riganti JM, Ramirez M, Renda P, Lovera R, Pascaner A, Vigliano C, Craiem D, Young DA, Gilbert TW, Nieponice A. Biomechanical Features of Reinforced Esophageal Hiatus Repair in a Porcine Model. J Surg Res 2020; 246:62-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Korwar V, Adjepong S, Pattar J, Sigurdsson A. Biological Mesh Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia: An Analysis of Our Outcomes. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 29:1446-1450. [PMID: 31539310 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction: Symptomatic paraesophageal hernia (PEH) is an indication for surgical repair. Laparoscopic suture repair has high recurrence rates. Many surgeons prefer mesh repair to reduce PEH recurrence. Several types of mesh, synthetic and biological, are in use. Synthetic mesh has a risk of erosion and stricture, hence we preferred biological mesh repair. Our aim in this study is to assess medium-term outcomes of PEH repair with the use of biological mesh reinforcement over the cruroplasty. We also aimed to correlate clinical recurrences with radiological recurrences. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of 154 consecutive patients from a single centre who underwent a standardized laparoscopic suture repair of the hiatus reinforced with an on-lay patch of Surgisis (porcine small intestine submucosa) and fundoplication. The mean age of the patients was 65 years. All patients were called for regular clinical follow-up and a barium study. Modified GERD-HRQL symptom severity instrument was used to assess postoperative symptoms and satisfaction. Results: The mean follow-up for barium swallow and clinical assessment were 28.42 ± 21.2 and 33.69 ± 23.46 months. The mean patient satisfaction score after surgery was 4.43 ± 1.09 (0-5). Follow-up barium swallow was performed in 122 (79.22%), 87 (56.49%) patients completed clinical follow-up questionnaire, and 77 (50%) had both. Symptomatic recurrence was noted in 25 (28.73%), recurrence on barium swallow 25(20.4%), and 10 (12.98%) had both. The reoperation rate was 3.25%. Mann-Whitney U test showed no statistical significance in reflux-related score between radiological recurrence group compared with no radiological recurrence (P = .06). Conclusions: Biological mesh repair of PEH is safe and well accepted by patients. There is significantly high PEH recurrence rate in long-term follow-up, even with mesh repair. Majority of these recurrences are small, asymptomatic, and the reoperation rate is very low.
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- Vijay Korwar
- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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- Department of Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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