Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair with absorbable mesh: a systematic review

Background: Laparoscopic repair is the standard of care for patients with paraesophageal hernia (PEH). Different prosthetic materials have been proposed to bolster hiatus thus theoretically minimizing probability recurrence. The use non-absorbable mesh has reported however, their safety profile questioned because noteworthy mesh-related complication rate. Opposite, absorbable (synthetic and biologic) seems associated mitigated complications comparable recurrence in short- medium-term.