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Hiatal hernia surgery
Hiatal hernia is a stretched out opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes. Since the chest acts like a vacuum (how we breathe), the larger hole allows the stomach, and sometimes other organs to be "sucked" up into the chest. Surgery to repair this is usually done laparoscopically, and involves closing the hole to the right size with sutures. Mesh use is controversial.
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How safe is hiatal hernia surgery?
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Is hiatal hernia surgery very safe?
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Is hiatal hernia surgery pretty safe?
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What is involved in hiatal hernia surgery?
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What should I expect after hiatal hernia surgery?
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What is the recovery like for hiatal hernia surgery?
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How do you know if your hiatal hernia surgery has come undone?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: hiatal hernia surgery?
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Please help! what is the hiatal hernia surgery like from someone who has experienced it?
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Is hiatal hernia surgery very painful?
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Is hiatal hernia surgery done as an out-patient surgery?
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What are the possible hiatal hernia surgery complications?
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Could you tell me what are possible hiatal hernia surgery complications?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Can I resume normal activities, such as lifting( I have a strenuous work life) 3 1/2 to 4 weeks after hiatal hernia surgerys (laproscopic)?
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A 43-year old asked:
Hiatal hernia surgery.. Is it a out-patient surgery? Is it laparoscopic?
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Hoping you can tell me, is distended abdomen a side effect of hiatal hernia surgery?
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A female asked:
I had hiatal hernia surgery in May and am still experiencing Lt shoulder pain like I had when the surgery was done. It is a dull, throbbing pain, but ?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I havehad a nissen and hiatal hernia surgery then an abdominal wall reconstruction with surgical mesh then an abdominal wall reconstruction with pig?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Which procedure would allow me vomit and burp regarding a hiatal hernia surgery with wrap? Tourpet or a dor? I am afraid of a complete 360
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A 25-year old male asked:
Having surgery in 2 days, 5"9 205 pounds. Am I at risk for clots? Hiatal hernia surgery with linx device. How common are blood clots during surgery?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Had hiatal hernia surgery with a linx device implant, NY stomach is still sore when I stretch it 3 months later.. Is this normal recovery process?
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A 31-year old male asked:
When I am Underwater, my chest feels heavy and it's hard to breathe, out of water no issue.. I do have a history of hiatal hernia surgery, and GERD. No heart/lung issue that have been brought to me from yearly physicals. Any idea?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Evening , May I kindly ask for assistance. My tongue is swollen burning like fire , hands burning like fire , feet are burning like fire . Two and a half weeks ago I had my 2 nd hiatal hernia surgery, still not successful , nausea, vomiting, ?
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A 61-year old female asked:
Is it normal to have daily diarrhea after hiatal hernia surgery and on a pureed diet?
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A 53-year old male asked:
Which doctors/hospitals in san francisco bay area perform most hiatal hernia surgeries? Is laparoscopic best for 83 yr women-stomach is protruding
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A 32-year old female asked about a 36-year old male:
Had hiatal hernia surgery. Can't pass gas or go to bathroom. I have so much bloating, pain, nausea and pressure. How can I relieve it?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I had hiatal hernia surgery in 2013 i believe it was and been doing fine. just recently i started having burning in my throat and feels like everything is pushed up into my chest when i sit down. i feel really bloated in my upper stomach?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please explain who performs hiatal hernia repair surgery?
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A 19-year old female asked:
How long should I wait to begin working out after hiatal hernia repair surgery? I feel great but don't want to risk messing anything up!
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the restrictions post hiatal hernia and gallbladder surgery at the same time?
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