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Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: Technical Aspects and Operative Pitfalls

Authors: Khashayar Vaziri, Nathaniel J. Soper

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 9/2008

Abstract

Achalasia is a rare motor disorder of the esophagus characterized by aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The etiology of this disease remains unknown. The current treatment is palliative and relies upon surgical disruption of the fibers of the LES. The technical aspects and operative pitfalls of laparoscopic Heller myotomy are described in this article.

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Title: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: Technical Aspects and Operative Pitfalls
Authors: Khashayar Vaziri
Nathaniel J. Soper
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 9/2008
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-008-0475-1

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Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: Technical Aspects and Operative Pitfalls

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