Laparoscopic Primary Diaphragm Versus Mesh Repair for Hiatus Hernia: a Long-Term Follow-Up

Randomized Controlled Trial of Laparoscopic Primary Diaphragm Repair With Sutures Alone Versus Sutures Reinforced With Mesh for Hiatus Hernia: A Long Term Follow-Up

Assessment of the recurrence of hiatal hernia five to ten years after repair using sutures versus sutures reinforced with non-absorbable mesh.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participant of the initial PRIME study
• Alive

Exclusion Criteria:

• No informed consent
• Additional hiatal hernia repair surgery during the follow-up period
• Pregnancy
• Patients that have stated they do not want to be approached for follow-up research