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   Articles with "achalasia" as a keyword



Achalasia and obesity: patient outcomes and impressions following laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery"

DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-01912-0

Abstract: The optimal management of achalasia in obese patients is unclear. For those who have undergone Heller myotomy and fundoplication, the long-term outcomes and their impressions following surgery are largely unknown. A retrospective review of patients… read more here.

Keywords: achalasia; long term; term; heller myotomy ... See more keywords
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Pneumatic balloon dilatation versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: a failed attempt at meta-analysis

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Surgical Endoscopy"

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07421-x

Abstract: Introduction The advent of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) shed some light on the role of the current standards in the treatment of idiopathic achalasia, namely endoscopic pneumatic dilatation (PD) and laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM). We… read more here.

Keywords: meta analyses; laparoscopic heller; dilatation; heller myotomy ... See more keywords
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SAGES guidelines for the use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Surgical Endoscopy"

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08282-0

Abstract: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is increasingly used as primary treatment for esophageal achalasia, in place of the options such as Heller myotomy (HM) and pneumatic dilatation (PD) These evidence-based guidelines from the Society of American… read more here.

Keywords: endoscopic myotomy; treatment; poem; peroral endoscopic ... See more keywords

FLIP use in achalasia: comparing POEM and Heller myotomy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Surgical Endoscopy"

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-025-11776-4

Abstract: Achalasia is a debilitating esophageal motility disorder characterized by absent peristalsis and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Myotomy procedures—primarily peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM)—aim to reduce LES pressure… read more here.

Keywords: flip; use; systematic review; review meta ... See more keywords

Management of Esophageal Achalasia after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Narrative Review of the Literature

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Obesity Surgery"

DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-03774-y

Abstract: IntroductionThe development of achalasia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is rare. Heller myotomy (HM) is the gold standard treatment while peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an emerging technique with promising results. The aim of this… read more here.

Keywords: narrative review; poem; management; rygb ... See more keywords

Real-world management of achalasia and esophagogastric junction outlet obstruction in Italy: results from a national survey

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Updates in Surgery"

DOI: 10.1007/s13304-025-02406-8

Abstract: There is significant variability in clinical guidelines for achalasia, and precise indications for Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction (EGJOO) are lacking. The recommendations provided in the published literature could be difficult to translate into the clinical… read more here.

Keywords: management; esophagogastric junction; real world; management achalasia ... See more keywords

Finger-guided Heller cardiomyotomy procedure to prevent the recurrence of esophageal achalasia in patients who are not qualified for laparoscopy: A case series

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "International Journal of Surgery Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.07.011

Abstract: Highlights A modified surgical technique for Achalasia: • Finger-guided Heller cardiomyotomy significantly reduced operation time.• Also had minimal intraoperative bleeding.• This helps reduced length-of-stay in hospital.• This procedure can be an alternative to prevent recurrence… read more here.

Keywords: guided heller; prevent recurrence; finger guided; heller cardiomyotomy ... See more keywords

Peroral endoscopic myotomy and peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy as a single procedure for concomitant achalasia and gastroparesis.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Endoscopy"

DOI: 10.1055/a-0658-5691

Abstract: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become a standard treatment for achalasia, and peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) represents an emerging endoscopic method in the management of refractory gastroparesis. We present a successful procedure combining POEM and… read more here.

Keywords: endoscopic myotomy; procedure; gastroparesis; peroral endoscopic ... See more keywords

Comparison of Outcomes of Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Versus Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Management of Achalasia

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings"

DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11930212

Abstract: Achalasia is a rare disorder that has several treatment options. The gold standard of treatment is a surgical myotomy called a laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM). More recently, an endoscopic myotomy has become an option as… read more here.

Keywords: per oral; endoscopic myotomy; laparoscopic heller; myotomy ... See more keywords

BN SO47 - Can Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) be the new gold standard for Achalasia? – as it is safe and effective

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "British Journal of Surgery"

DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znae271.218

Abstract: Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy is the gold standard for treatment of achalasia. POEM has emerged as a revolutionary minimal invasive procedure in the management of achalasia and related oesophageal motility disorders. POEM effectively utilises an endoscopic… read more here.

Keywords: treatment; poem; post; gold standard ... See more keywords

378. LAPAROSCOPIC PRIMARY CLOSURE OF ESOPHAGEAL RUPTURE CAUSED BY BALLOON DILATATION FOR ACHALASIA AND HELLER'S MYOTOMY WITH DOR FUNDOPLICATION

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Diseases of the Esophagus"

DOI: 10.1093/dote/doae057.136

Abstract: Achalasia is a Primary motor disorder of the esophagus cased by Insufficient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and loss of esophageal peristalsis. Major clinical presentations are Dysphagia, regurgitation, and occasional chest pain with or without weight… read more here.

Keywords: dilatation; myotomy dor; heller myotomy; primary closure ... See more keywords