Hiatal hernia Repair during bariatric surgery

Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a part of the stomach slides through the diaphragm into the chest. Patients with obesity have a higher risk of hiatal hernia. During bariatric surgery, the opportunity is taken to repair the hiatal hernia.

hiatal hernia repair may involve pulling your stomach down into your abdomen and making the opening in your diaphragm smaller or reconstructing an esophageal sphincter, as this can reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and improve the long-term success of your Bariatric surgery.