Risks and Complications of hiatal hernia surgery
All surgeries carry risks, including the risk of:
. Bleeding
. Infection
. Injury to internal organs
However, the risk with laparoscopic procedures is lower than with open surgery. It is estimated that laparoscopic repair carries a mortality rate of just 0.57 percent, and open surgery carries a mortality rate of 1.0 to 2.7 percent.
Complications associated with hiatal hernia surgery include:
. Abdominal bloating
. Diarrhea
. Difficulty belching or vomiting
. Difficulty swallowing
. Nausea
. Recurrence of the hernia or reflux