Management of Giant Hiatal Hernias and Hiatal Hernias After Esophagectomy

15 Dec 2022 17:00 19:00
Geneva
Stefan Moenig Host

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Case 1: Management of Giant Hiatal Hernias – Robotic Approach

Presentation of the Case

Dr Mickaël Chevallay

Patient Profile & Clinical Presentation

  • Patient: 81-year-old patient

  • Symptoms: Reflux, dysphagia and anemia.

  • Diagnosis: Large type III hiatal hernia confirmed by abdominal CT scan.

Topics for Discussion

  1. Pre-operative evaluation: Which pre-operative tests are important?

  2. Minimally invasive approach: Laparoscopic versus robotic?

  3. Mesh: Mesh or no mesh?

Case 2: How to Manage Hiatal Hernias After Esophagectomy

Presentation of the Case

Dr Camille Brasset

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Patient Profile & Clinical Presentation

  • Patient: 43-year-old patient

  • Previous Surgery: Known post-esophagectomy status for squamous cell esophageal cancer in 2019.

  • Emergency Presentation: Emergency admission for pain and vomiting after a paragliding flight.

  • Diagnosis: Diaphragmatic hernia with colic content confirmed by CT scan.

Topics for Discussion

  1. Defect Closure: How to close the defect?

  2. Minimally invasive approach: Is a minimally invasive approach appropriate?

  3. Mesh: Mesh or no mesh?

  4. Prevention: What preventive measures can be taken?

Panel for Discussion

D.E. Azagury (Stanford) | M. Chevallay (Geneva) | P. Grimminger (Mainz) | C. Gronnier (Bordeaux) | M. Jung (Geneva) | S. Mönig (Geneva) | B. Müller (Basel) | S. Schoppmann (Vienna) | A. Simic (Belgrade) | R. Tatum (Seattle) | D. Van der Peet (Amsterdam) | J. Zehetner (Bern)