Achalasia and obesity: patient outcomes and impressions following laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication
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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
Pneumatic balloon dilatation versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: a failed attempt at meta-analysis
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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
Circumferential Heller myotomy can relieve chest pain in patients with achalasia: a prospective clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s10388-020-00738-5
Abstract: Background Noncardiac chest pain often coexists with dysphagia in patients diagnosed with achalasia. The current standard treatment for achalasia, laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication, has an insufficient effect on noncardiac chest pain. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: chest pain; circumferential heller; myotomy; heller myotomy ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication for the Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia After Sleeve Gastrectomy—a Video Vignette
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05114-x
Abstract: Purpose Esophageal dysmotility and disorders of the lower esophageal sphincter are well documented in morbidly obese patients. Esophageal achalasia has been reported in up to 1% of obese patients but the development of such esophageal… read more here.
Keywords: dor fundoplication; laparoscopic heller; esophageal achalasia; heller myotomy ... See more keywords
Peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia patients with prior Heller myotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.05.056
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Heller myotomy (HM) is considered the standard surgical treatment for achalasia patients. However, approximately 10% to 20% of achalasia patients have persistent or recurrent symptoms after HM that require further therapy. Several… read more here.
Keywords: myotomy; patients prior; heller myotomy; peroral endoscopic ... See more keywords
Implementation of enhanced recovery protocols reduces opioid use in pediatric laparoscopic Heller myotomy surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.01.031
Abstract: BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) are effective means of standardizing and improving the quality of surgical care in adults. Our purpose was to retrospectively compare outcomes before and after implementation of ERPs in children undergoing… read more here.
Keywords: erp cohort; cohort; opioid use; laparoscopic heller ... See more keywords
Health‐related quality of life after laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.10.023
Abstract: Background. In addition to symptom scores, a person's perception of health and quality of life assessment is an important indicator of quality of treatment and can provide an efficient index to compare different therapeutic modalities… read more here.
Keywords: dor fundoplication; laparoscopic heller; heller myotomy; health ... See more keywords
Comparison of Outcomes of Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Versus Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Management of Achalasia
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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
Outcomes of Heller Myotomy for ESOPHAGEAL Achalasia: Lessons from a 48-YEAR PROSPECTIVE Experience with four Different Techniques.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005677
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal achalasia; heller myotomy; outcomes heller; myotomy esophageal ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy in the management of recurrent achalasia after failed Heller myotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.20524/aog.2020.0563
Abstract: Background Heller myotomy (HM) is an established treatment for achalasia but can fail in up to 10-20% of patients. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) may be an appropriate treatment for patients with failed HM. Methods We… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy safety; success; myotomy; heller myotomy ... See more keywords