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Is nissen fundoplication risky to repair hiatal hernia? what is the risk of mortality for this procedure?

Q: is nissen fundoplication risky to repair hiatal hernia? what is the risk of mortality for this procedure?

&lt; 1%: Can be done laparoscopically. Risk is the anesthetic not the procedure

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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< 1%: Can be done laparoscopically. Risk is the anesthetic not the procedure

Answered 7/30/2017

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A member asked:

Is nissen fundoplication risky to repair hiatal hernia? what is the risk of mortality for this procedure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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