Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair in NYC
What is laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair?
A hiatal hernia occurs when a patient suffers from a defect in the diaphragm, which allows the upper stomach or other abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity through the diaphragm. This causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can cause intense pain and destruction of the esophageal lining when stomach acid enters the chest. For some patients, surgical intervention is needed as soon as possible to fix the herniated area and prevent further health complications. This kind of procedure is known as laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair or laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair.
If you require laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, schedule a consultation with the best hernia repair surgeon in NYC, Dr. Mark Reiner. Dr. Reiner is an internationally-recognized expert in minimally invasive hernia surgery and a Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Having performed over 2,500 successful hernia repair procedures in his lifetime, Dr. Reiner is highly qualified to treat your hiatal hernia.
Why is laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair performed?
Patients who are suffering any of the below signs of a hiatal hernia may be good candidates for minimally invasive hernia repair surgery:
- Heartburn
- Pain when swallowing
- Regurgitation
- Stomach pain
- Exercise intolerance
- Empty-feeling stomach
- Strange feeling or “lump” in chest
What does laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair involve?
In the past, the only option for repairing a hiatal hernia was open surgery, which can be painful as well as require a long recovery time. However, with modern advances in hiatal hernia surgical techniques, a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach is available for patients suffering from this condition. Dr. Mark Reiner has extensive experience performing this minimally invasive procedure, which has been known to not only improve the condition but leaves little scarring and requires less downtime after surgery than traditional open hernia surgery.
Watch Dr. Reiner Perform a Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
What are the advantages of undergoing minimally invasive hiatal hernia repair with Dr. Mark Reiner?
- Minimally invasive
- Little downtime
- Minimal scarring
- Less painful procedure than open surgery
- Reduces pain and other symptoms of hiatal hernias
- Quicker recovery time and return to work and full unrestricted activity
If you are suffering from a hiatal hernia, you may be a good candidate for minimally hiatal hernia repair. Dr. Mark Reiner is a top surgeon in the field of minimally invasive hernia repair, and has performed thousands of successful hernia operations. Contact Dr. Reiner today by calling 212.879.6677 or filling out the form on this page.