A laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication is considered the procedure of choice for achalasia. All candidates for a laparoscopic Heller myotomy should undergo a thorough and careful ...

A laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition in which the esophagus doesn't push food and liquid into the stomach effectively and the lower esophageal ...

The POEM procedure is performed by endoscope. There is no incision in the chest or abdomen ... The small incision is closed using endoscopic clips, and the endoscope is withdrawn from the patient.