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Postoperative quality of life after minimally invasive repair of giant hiatal hernias

  • By

  • Flavio Tirelli

  • Laura Lorenzon

  • Cristina Galati

  • Francesca Chicchi

  • Gloria Santoro

  • Annamaria Agnes

  • Lorenzo Ferri

  • Roberto Persiani

  • Alberto Biondi

  • Domenico D’Ugo

  • July 17, 2026

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    Hiatal hernias involve abdominal viscera herniation through the esophageal hiatus, classified into four types based on herniation extent.

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    Type I hiatal hernias are common and asymptomatic, while type III and IV hernias can cause significant symptoms and require surgical intervention.

  • 3

    Minimally invasive surgery has become the standard treatment for giant hiatal hernias, aiming to improve quality of life and prevent complications.

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    The study evaluates postoperative quality of life after minimally invasive hiatoplasty for type III and IV hernias, comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches.

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    Robotic-assisted surgery for hiatal hernia repair has shown safety and feasibility, with a dedicated program implemented since 2017.

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Postoperative quality of life after minimally invasive repair of giant hiatal hernias

  • by Flavio Tirelli, Laura Lorenzon, Cristina Galati, Francesca Chicchi, Gloria Santoro, Annamaria Agnes, Lorenzo Ferri, Roberto Persiani, Alberto Biondi, Domenico D’Ugo

  • July 17, 2026

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