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Have a lap band at time of surgery a hiatal hernia was repaired now hernia is back can it be repaired again without damaging the lap band?
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Yes: Repairing the hole at the place the esophagus comes through the diaphragm should be possible withe the band in place. I'd suggest seeking a surgeon with davinci robotic capability. It's minimally invasive and will allow good view of the region in 3d view.
Answered 1/6/2014
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Hiatal hernia: Yes, you can have surgery to have your hiatal hernia repaired even if you have a lap band in place. If you happen to have a huge hiatal hernia, the band may have to be removed, the hernia repaired, and the band put back on (all during the same operation).
Answered 9/28/2017
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