Researchers have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcement in hiatal hernia repair for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In a paper, the team details their assessment that there is no significant difference between mesh reinforcement and crural sutures alone in reducing hiatal hernia recurrence in patients with GERD. The study cohort included 103 patients with chronic GERD randomly assigned to two groups, one with mesh reinforcement and one with crural sutures alone. The data for analysis were obtained after more than 10 years of follow-up, with a mean follow-up time of 13 years. The double-blind,...