TY - JOUR T1 - Laparoscopic repair of giant paraesophageal hernias: An update for internists JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 511 LP - 514 VL - 70 IS - 6 AU - Michael Rosen AU - Jeffrey Ponsky Y1 - 2003/06/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/6/511.abstract N2 - Paraesophageal hernias are typically associated with symptoms and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. We recommend laparoscopic surgical repair for patients with symptomatic paraesophageal hernias. This article explains why and presents a general overview of the laparoscopic repair of para-esophageal hernias and its merits relative to open surgical repair. ER -