Journal article
Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Heller Cardiomyotomy Without an Anti-Reflux Procedure
Abstract
Certain technical features of laparoscopic Heller cardiomyotomy (LHM) remain controversial, including the extent of the myotomy and the indication for an antireflux procedure. We completed a retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent LHM for achalasia at 1 tertiary care institution to review our institutional experience with LHM without an antireflux procedure. Forty patients underwent a LHM performed by 2 surgeons, 65% of whom …
Authors
Gupta R; Sample C; Bamehriz F; Birch D; Anvari M
Journal
Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 129–132
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
June 2005
DOI
10.1097/01.sle.0000166987.82227.f5
ISSN
1530-4515