What Is Hiatal Hernia: Overview, Diagnosis and Lifestyle Changes
You may be required to undergo a surgical procedure if you have a fixed hiatal hernia so that your abdomen doesn't become obstructed. The surgeries required to eliminate Hiatal hernias are called laparoscopy. Your doctor will make few incisions (5 to 10 millimeters) on your stomach and insert a tool called a laparoscope through these cuts to get a clear image of your abdomen. Such procedures are minimally invasive, reducing the risk of infection, pain, scarring, and guarantees faster recovery than traditional surgeries.
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