General Surgerydiaphragmatic relaxing incisionhiatal hernia
Role of Relaxing Lateral Incisions as an Add-On to Difficult Hiatal Repair in Redo and Giant Hernia Cases
By MedXY|Jun 10, 2026
Lateral diaphragmatic relaxing incisions may help reduce tension during difficult hiatal hernia repair. In this retrospective series, most patients had improved reflux symptoms, but long-term recurrence data are still needed.