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Please explain who performs hiatal hernia repair surgery?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Usually: A general surgeon or a bariatric surgeon would be the one to perform this surgery.

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Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. Matthew Lublin answered

Specializes in Surgery

General surgeon : A general surgeon does hiatal hernia repairs - these are also mostly now done laparoscopically ( through 5 small incisions ). A general surgeon who specializes in laparoscopic performs the surgery.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/7/2015

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