Tag Sumeet K. Mittal

Crural repair and reduction of hiatal hernia (HH) are paramount to the success of an antireflux surgery. Case series from the early laparoscopic era (i.e., the 1990s) reported an unacceptably high recurrence rate of HHs. In addition, some patients were…

A surgeon evaluating a patient prior to a possible esophageal operation must spend enough time in conversation with that patient to ensure a clear understanding of their symptoms. Such dialogue not only illuminates potential causes of those symptoms, but more…