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 ...

Unlike balloon dilatation, which requires repeat interventions, repeat surgical intervention isn't common with a POEM procedure, and since it is a less invasive way of accomplishing a myotomy, a POEM ...