Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy

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Case description

The laparoscopic Heller myotomy combined with a Dor fundoplication has become the operative standard of care for the treatment of achalasia. One challenge has been the lack of effective techniques for performing a bloodless dissection of the esophageal muscle layer to ensure entry into and continue the correct plane. Use of *brand hidden* eliminates the bleeding that can obscure the field of vision and obviates the need to coagulate near the thin mucosa. The fact that the coagulation occurs away from the mucosa protects it. 

tags: achalasia clinical video case Dor fundoplication Laparoscopic heller myotomy laparoscopy education surgical anatomy surgical education

related terms: esophageal muscle


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