Gastropexy reduces recurrence rates of giant hiatal hernias.

In a study involving 77 patients with giant hiatal hernias, those undergoing anterior gastropexy experienced significantly lower recurrence rates of hiatal hernias and esophagitis compared to those without the procedure. Despite longer operating times for the gastropexy group, both groups showed no differences in post-operative complications. Symptom relief, including reductions in heartburn and reflux, was also markedly better in the gastropexy group. These findings support gastropexy as an effective intervention in improving surgical outcomes.