Robotic hernia sac resection in intrathoracic stomach repair: A novel classification and its impact on recurrence and functional outcomes

Background and objective: The extent of hernia sac resection during hiatal hernia repair, particularly in intrathoracic stomach patients, remains a poorly defined surgical variable, with minimal representation in the literature. No standardized system exists to quantify or compare surgical techniques [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]