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
Long-term (17 years) subjective and objective evaluation of the durability of laparoscopic Heller esophagomyotomy in patients with achalasia of the esophagus (90% of follow-up): a real challenge to POEM
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08273-1
Abstract: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (LHM) with partial anterior or posterior fundoplication is the standard surgical procedure for treating achalasia patients. The results reported are mainly based on symptomatic evaluations and have less than 5 years of… read more here.
Keywords: challenge poem; long term; laparoscopic heller; evaluation ... 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
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
PS01.025: CONSEQUENCES OF MUCOSAL PERFORATION FROM LAPAROSCOPIC HELLER MYOTOMY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy089.ps01.025
Abstract: Mucosal perforation is a common complication of Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (LHM) for achalasia. Perforations discovered intra-operatively are usually treated with laparoscopic suturing. Perforations not identified at the time of operation generally present with sepsis and… read more here.
Keywords: perforation; laparoscopic heller; mucosal perforation; perforations identified ... See more keywords