Biomechanical Features of Reinforced Esophageal Hiatus Repair in a Porcine Model

Recurrence rates in the laparoscopic repair of the hiatal hernia range from 12% to 59%. Limitation of reinforcement has been principally the risk of adverse events caused by synthetic materials. Biologic and resorbable synthetic materials are valid alternatives. This study compares the host response to all these materials after hiatal hernia repair. A total of 20 Landrace pigs, underwent laparoscopic primary hiatal hernia repair and reinforced...