Laparoscopic "Tunnel" Approach Enhances Surgical Outcomes of hiatus hernia with GERD: Study
A new study published in the journal of BMC Surgery showed that the laparoscopic "tunnel" approach significantly reduces the risk of vagus nerve injury and helps preserve perigastric vessels during surgery for hiatus hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These advantages contribute to better postoperative results and improved quality of life for patients. This technique also holds promise for broader use in the treatment of hiatal hernia (HH) and GERD.
Achieving the best possible long-term management of reflux symptoms and indicators with little or no adverse effects is the aim of treatment for HH and GERD. The primary surgical technique for laparoscopic HH repair in conjunction with fundoplication is the traditional bilateral surgical approach (TBSA). One drawback of TBSA is that, while it can protect the vagus nerve locally during surgery, it is unable to evaluate the vagus nerve's integrity, which might result in undiscovered nerve injury. Thus, to protect the perigastric arteries and reduce vagus nerve injury, this study presents a unique laparoscopic "Tunnel" approach.
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