Thoracoscopic hiatoplasty in congenital diaphragmatic hernia is safe and less invasive: a prospective propensity-matched short-term study

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a condition linked to neonatal morbidity, mortality, and gastroesophageal reflux. Traditional hiatoplasty via laparotomy or laparoscopy is complicated by abdominal adhesions from previous CDH repair. A thoracoscopic technique, avoiding abdominal preparation,...

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Main Authors: Klinke Petrowsky, Michaela (Author) , Martel, Richard (Author) , Weiß, Christel (Author) , Mohr, Christoph (Author) , Schaible, Thomas (Author) , Dietze, Nina (Author) , Hoffmann, Jana (Author) , Boettcher, Michael (Author) , Elrod, Julia (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: December 2025
In: Pediatric surgery international
Year: 2025, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-11
ISSN:1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-025-06218-0
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-025-06218-0
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Author Notes:Michaela Klinke, Richard Martel, Christel Weiß, Christoph Mohr, Thomas Schaible, Nina Dietze, Jana Hoffmann, Michael Boettcher, Julia Elrod
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Summary:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a condition linked to neonatal morbidity, mortality, and gastroesophageal reflux. Traditional hiatoplasty via laparotomy or laparoscopy is complicated by abdominal adhesions from previous CDH repair. A thoracoscopic technique, avoiding abdominal preparation, was introduced to address these issues. This study evaluates its safety and efficacy in children with CDH.
Item Description:Online veröffentlicht: 21. Oktober 2025
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ISSN:1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-025-06218-0