Barbed Sutures at the Hiatus: What’s the Evidence?
Barbed sutures for cruroplasty appear time-efficient and may lower recurrence when combined with mesh in larger hernias. However, current evidence is sparse, heterogeneous, and based largely on retrospective series. Given the off-label nature of diaphragmatic use, prospective studies with standardized recurrence definitions are needed to clarify safety and long-term efficacy.
Authors
- Jorge Urbina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6287-6354)
- Benjamin Clapp
- Priya Patel
Institutions
- New Mexico State University (US)
- Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (MX)
- The University of Texas at El Paso (US)
- University Medical Center of El Paso (US)
- Lasen (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sle.0000000000001436
- Primary Topic
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00