Postoperative Hiatal Hernia after Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy—A Growing Problem in the Age of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background: Even though minimally invasive esophagectomy is a safe and oncologically effective procedure, several authors have reported an increased risk of postoperative hiatal hernia (PHH). This study evaluates the incidence and risk factors of PHH after hybrid minimally invasive (HMIE) versus ope...

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Main Authors: Jasmina Kuvendjiska, Robert Jasinski, Julian Hipp, Mira Fink, Stefan Fichtner-Feigl, Markus K. Diener, Jens Hoeppner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5724