Hiatus Hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Patients will be randomized to undergo a laparoscopic primary repair with sutures alone or sutures augmented with prosthetic mesh.
Sponsors
Antonius Ziekenhuis, Nieuwegein
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years; 2. Hiatus hernia; 3. Laparoscopic surgical repair clinically indicated; 4. Fit for surgery; 5. Suitable for both procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age < 18 years; 2. No informed consent; 3. Previous anti-reflux surgery or repair for hiatus hernia; 4. Pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Integrity of the hiatal repair is the main endpoint. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary objectives include clinical recurrence of the hernia, development of post-operative reflux disease, postoperative side effects and overall satisfaction with surgical outcome. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactD.J.G.H. Roks
Postbus 2500
Outcome results
None listed