Medical articles of Hiatal hernia

Abdominal hernias occur when an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall. Mr Ricardo Camprodon, Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Benign Upper GI Surgeon, pr...

Revisional hiatal hernia surgery for anti-reflux is a complex procedure aimed at correcting issues that persist or arise after an initial surgery to treat a hiatal hernia or gastro-oesophageal reflux ...

We invited highly respected consultant in upper gastrointestinal and general surgery Mr Tom Wiggins to share his expert insight on hiatal hernia repair, giving key advice for patients preparing for th...

A hernia is a common medical condition that can cause discomfort and pain, affecting the lives of many individuals. Seeking surgical solutions for hernia can be a daunting decision. In this article, l...

Keyhole hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure performed using general anaesthetic for the repair of a hernia. Here, Professor Khurshid Akhtar, renowned consultant general and upper GI (gast...

Leading consultant general, colorectal and emergency surgeon Mr Colin Hart gives a detailed guide to complex abdominal wall repair surgery in this informative article.

Although medication and lifestyle modifications can relieve symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in some patients, others may require surgery to provide a definitive solution. Consulta...

In this second article of a series on acid reflux, leading consultant gastroenterologist Professor Stuart Bloom expertly explains how the condition is treated by medication and when surgery may be rec...

What are the different types of hiatal hernia? And how severe can they get? Professor Khurshid Akhtar, consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon, provides his experienced, expert advi...

Hernias are an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition that can require urgent treatment. Mr Martin Sinclair, a consultant general surgeon and gastrointestinal expert has created a guide all abo...