Laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients with sliding hiatal hernia

Background Surgery is recommended as treatment for the sliding hiatal hernia (SHH) in order to create a barrier to reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus and into the upper airways where could cause aspiration pneumonia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients over 65 years, with SHH with typical and atypical respiratory symptoms, who have been followed up for 5 years.