Laparoscopic anterior gastropexy for treatment of paraesophageal hernias.

Paraesophageal hernias often occur in high-risk elderly patients. Laparoscopic treatment of these potentially life-threatening hernias can reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality. We present the successful use of laparoscopic anterior gastropexy in an elderly patient for treatment of a paraesophageal hernia. Use of the laparoscopic gastropexy should be considered by surgeons in their treatment of high-risk patients with paraesophageal hernias.