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Is repairing giant hiatal hernia in patients over 80 worth the risk?

According to research published in *ScienceDirect*, appropriately selected patients over 80 can safely undergo giant hiatal hernia (GHH) repair, resulting in significantly improved quality of life. The decision to proceed with surgery and whether repairing giant hiatal hernia in patients over 80 is worth the risk is complex, depending on individual patient factors and surgical approach.