Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms.

Ashley KhouriPaige MartinezMadison KiefferEric VolckmannJennwood ChenEllen MorrowNatalie TurnerAnna Ibele

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2022)

Repair of small type I HH is not necessary to achieve effective, durable resolution of reflux symptoms with RYGB. Omitting repair reduces operative time, cost, and potential risk without adverse impact on post-operative reflux symptoms.

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