Abstract

Case Report

Transumbilical Single-incision Hiatal Hernia Repair and Nissen Fundoplication in situs Inversus Totalis: A Rare Case Report

Qing Cao, Chen Kang, Kang Gu, Yin Peng, Yang Lv, Xu-Zhong Ding and Peng Li*

Published: 22 January, 2026 | Volume 10 - Issue 1 | Pages: 001-003

In this manuscript, we present an Hiatal hernia(HH) with situs inversus totalis(SIT) performed by transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair and Nissen fundoplication, which is rarely reported previously. A 62-year-old woman was admitted with a diagnosis of hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as proven by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (GERD-Q) scoring, endoscopic, and radiologic findings. The patient had a history of spinal correction surgery for scoliosis five years ago, during which her SIT was identified. We performed a classic LHHR plus Nissen fundoplication for the patient, especially through a transumbilical single incision. An atraumatic method of liver retraction with a Veress needle sheathed by a latex tube and a convenient autosuturing device was used to overcome the difficulties. The patient experienced an uneventful recovery and presented complete resolution of GERD at the one-month follow-up.

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Keywords:

Situs inversus totalis; Hiatal hernia; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Laparoscopic surgery; Single-Incision Surgery (SILS); Nissen fundoplication; Gastrointestinal surgery; Hernia repair; Gastrogram; Endoscopy; CT scan

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