At Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, Hiatal Hernia Repair is performed using specialized foregut and minimally invasive surgical techniques with comprehensive preoperative evaluation. Established in 1984, this COHSASA, ISQua accredited hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa has 254 beds and offers advanced gastroenterology, laparoscopic, and upper gastrointestinal surgical services.

Hiatal Hernia Repair may be considered when symptoms such as persistent acid reflux, regurgitation, chest or upper abdominal discomfort, difficulty swallowing, or complications are not adequately controlled with conservative treatment. Before surgery, the specialist may recommend endoscopy, imaging, esophageal manometry, or other tests to evaluate the hernia and esophageal function. During repair, the stomach is repositioned below the diaphragm and the enlarged opening is repaired to restore normal anatomy.