Dor fundoplication
Adequate Heller Myotomy
Laparoscopy video case: five trocars were placed in the upper part of the abdomen. The gastroesophageal junction and lower mediastinal esophagus were widely mobilized while both vagus nerves were preserved....
Massive Food Impaction in Achalasia
We report a cases of acute dysphagia in the context of massivefood impaction. The patient was, a 23-year-old woman, presented with a late complication of achalasia. Impaction was the first manifestation...
Dor Fundoplication in Achalasia
Surgical video case: since reflux of gastric contents into the aperistaltic esophagus can cause esophagitis, peptic strictures, Barrett's esophagus, and even esophageal carcinoma, the addition of a partial...
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and DOR Fundoplication...
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is considered by many experts as the best treatment modality for most patients with newly diagnosed achalasia. The best place to start the myotomy is about 2 cm above...
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by lack of esophageal peristalsis and partial or absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing. Available...
Saving the Hepatic Branch of the Anterior Vagus...
Sacrificing the hepatic branch causes prolongation in the GET. This change in the motor functions of the gallbladder does not cause any symptomatic effect during the early postoperative period. However,...
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
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...
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: Stretching and Tearing...
Surgical video case: laparoscopic Heller myotomy with anterior fundoplication significantly relieves the symptoms of achalasia without causing the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. This procedure...
Laparoscopic Hellers Cardiomyotomy + DOR Fundoplication
This a case of 63 year old female with progressive dysphagia and after investigations she was diagnosed to have achalasia cardia, she underwent laparoscopic hellers cardiomyotomy and dor fundoplication....
Laparoscopic Hellers Cardiomyotomy + Dor Fundoplication
This is a case of 63 yr/female with progressive dysphagia. Diagnosed as achalasia cardia. Laparoscopic Hellers cardiomyotomy and dor fundoplication was done. Patient recovered well postoperatively. No...