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A Tailored Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Zenker’s Diverticula

Authors: Vishnu R. Kannabiran, John Gooey, P. Marco Fisichella

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 5/2015

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The advent of endoscopic techniques has transformed the surgical therapy of Zenker’s diverticula. Although the treatment paradigm has shifted to minimally invasive approaches with endoscopic stapling-assisted or laser-assisted repair, traditional transcervical procedures can still play a role in selected cases. The goal of this article is to illustrate our tailored approach to patients with Zenker’s diverticula and illustrate our open surgical and endoscopic techniques. The discussion will also include the evidence-based rationale for our preoperative assessment and choice of technique.

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Title: A Tailored Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Zenker’s Diverticula
Authors: Vishnu R. Kannabiran
John Gooey
P. Marco Fisichella
Publication date: 01-05-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 5/2015
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-015-2774-7

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