What to know about hiatal hernia surgery
Last reviewed Sat 31 March 2018
By Jayne Leonard
Reviewed by Saurabh (Seth) Sethi, MD MPH
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach moves upwards into the chest. If the hernia causes severe symptoms or is likely to cause complications, then hiatal hernia surgery may be required.
Not everyone who has a hiatal hernia will require surgery. Many people will be able to treat the condition with medication or lifestyle changes. However, for those who do need surgery, there is a range of procedures available, the most common being Nissen fundoplication.
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