Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair guided by FLIP testing
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies a way to guide laparoscopic surgery for a paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia using special measurements during the operation (FLIP) and an endoscopy check. It may help doctors choose the most appropriate surgical wrap to better control reflux after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a laparoscopic paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia repair
- You have not had a prior hiatal or paraesophageal hernia repair surgery
- Before surgery, you do not have confirmed (objective) acid reflux or reflux evidence
- During surgery, your esophagus does not appear unusually “short” (called short esophagus)
- During surgery, special reflux-balance tests (FLIP and endoscopy) do not show a defective reflux barrier
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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