Current practice in antireflux and hiatal hernia surgery: exploration of the Belgian field ...

In Belgium no publicly available information exists on the spread, quality, results nor follow-up of antireflux and hiatal hernia surgery, in contrast to the recently centralized esophageal cancer surgery. The aim of this study was to create a snap shot of the current practice in Belgium. An online questionnaire was distributed among all members of the Royal Belgian Society for Surgery in autumn 2021. A total of 33 questions spread over four sections were asked, covering demographics, current practice (case load, case mix, indications, preoperative workup, patient information, average length o... Mehr ...