Synthetic mesh versus surgery alone for large hiatal hernia repair
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares using a synthetic, dissolvable mesh versus doing hiatal hernia surgery without mesh during laparoscopic repair. It aims to see which approach better controls symptoms and improves outcomes for people with large, symptomatic hiatal hernias.
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Who can take part
- You are having a first-time (primary) laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
- Your hiatal hernia is large (over 5 cm), confirmed on imaging like CT or barium/contrast swallow
- You have symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, epigastric pain, trouble swallowing, or anemia not explained by another cause
- You are age 18 or older and can give written informed consent
- You must not be having emergency surgery within 6 hours, and you should not have severe anesthesia risk (ASA score over 3)
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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