Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair enhances quality of life significantly

Health-related quality of life improves markedly for patients post-laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair with anterior 180° fundoplication. Over 12 months, physical functioning surged from 66.3 to 95.6, and bodily pain scores rose from 38.1 to 79.2 (p < 0.001). Notable enhancements in social functioning and mental health were also reported, with 72.5% of patients medication-free after one year. Recurrences affected physical and pain scores, but overall, this method proves effective for symptomatic hiatal hernias.