PERORAL (POEM) OR SURGICAL MYOTOMY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACHALASIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS [PDF]
Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2020 BACKGROUND: Achalasia is a neurodegenerative motility esophageal disorder characterized by failure of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. The conventional treatment option for achalasia has been laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM).
Rafael Krieger MARTINS +5 more
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A SINGLE INSTITUTION'S FIRST 100 PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC HELLER MYOTOMY: DO LONG-TERM OUTCOMES JUSTIFY CONTINUED APPLICATION? [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: This study was undertaken to report long-term outcomes after laparoscopic Heller myotomies performed more than 15 years ago to determine if outcomes are salutary and durable, and support continued application of laparoscopic Heller myotomy ...
Rosemurgy, Alexander S +13 more
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Outcomes of Heller Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia: Lessons From a 48-Year Prospective Experience With 4 Different Techniques [PDF]
, 2023 Objective: To provide information on long-term outcomes of Heller myotomy for esophageal achalasia with or without an antireflux fundoplication. Background: Since the adoption of the Heller myotomy, surgeons have modified the original technique in order ...
Lugaresi M. +7 more
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Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy with Dor Wrap versus Pneumatic Dilatation in Treatment of Achalasia: A Prospective Randomized Study [PDF]
Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery, 2016 Background: There are currently two different treatment modalities available for treatment of achalsia; pneumatic dilation (PD) and Heller myotomy (HM). Both of them are focused on decreasing the LES resting pressure thereby allowing the distal esophagus
Moheb Shoraby +2 more
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Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, 2022 Objective: present a new operative technique characterized by abdominal esophagocardiectomy, with esophagogastrus anastomosis, vagal preservation and spiral anti-reflux valve construction in the treatment of advanced megaesophagus in patients with ...
ORLANDO CONTRUCCI FILHO +3 more
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The therapeutic results after laparoscopic hellers’ myotomy and partial fundoplication for achalasia
The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014 Background/Aims: The aim of this prospectively designed study was to postoperatively assess the subjective complaints or relief of symptoms of achalasia patients’ who underwent Laparoscopic Hellers’ myotomy and partial fundoplication in our ...
Kamil Gülpınar +3 more
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Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy with Dor Wrap versus Pneumatic Dilatation in Treatment of Achalasia: A Prospective Randomized Study [PDF]
Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery, 2015 Background: There are currently two different treatment modalities available for treatment of achalsia; pneumatic dilation (PD) and Heller myotomy (HM). Both of them are focused on decreasing the LES resting pressure thereby allowing the distal esophagus
Moheb Shoraby +2 more
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: changing trend toward "true" day-case procedure. [PDF]
, 2008 BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is the most effective therapy for achalasia. All case series have reported a minimum length of stay of more than 1 day. "True" day-case laparoscopic Heller myotomy has not been reported, so far.
Super, Paul +3 more
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AN EXPERIENCE OF LAPAROSCOPIC MODIFIED HELLER CARDIOMYOTOMY FOR ACHALASIA CARDIA
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2017 Objective: The study was carried out to ascertain the outcome of laparoscopic modified Heller's myotomy for achalasia cardia and to determine the morbidity associated with it. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study:
Ahmed Raza +5 more
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with or without partial fundoplication: A matter of debate [PDF]
, 2005 Aim: To present our experience of laparoscopic Heller stretching myotomy followed by His angle reconstruction as surgical approach to esophageal achalasia.
Ramacciato G. +7 more
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