Preoperative Dilatation Does Not Affect the Surgical Outcome of Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication for Esophageal Achalasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuto Tsuboi ◽  
Nobuo Omura ◽  
Fumiaki Yano ◽  
Hideyuki Kashiwagi ◽  
Naruo Kawasaki ◽  
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2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 1248-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco G. Patti ◽  
Craig T. Albanese ◽  
George W. Holcomb ◽  
Daniela Molena ◽  
Piero M. Fisichella ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Huong Nguyen ◽  

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes, feasibility and safety of laparoscopic Heller – Dor method in treatment of esophageal achalasia or achalasia . Material and Methods: it’s a descriptive cross-sectional study. The patients diagnosed an achalasia and underwent laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication from 2014 to July 2019 enrolled. Results: 12 patients diagnosed an achalasia were operated on by laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication. Age mean 40.8 ± 4.2 (18 -65), male 58.3% and female 41.7%. 83.3% of patients have dysphagia, mean dysphagia time 12.8 ±5.2 (2-60) months, vomiting: 41.7% and weight loss: 100%, average weight loss was 6.7 ± 5.5 (3-15) kg ???.=> does not make sense ! X-ray with contrast of esophageal revealed bird beak sign: 41.7%, sigmoid form 16.7% normal or slight dilation 41.6%. ?? The average operation time was 138.8 ± 9,4 (77-180) mins. The complication occurred during the surgery (bleeding converted to open surgery). No other complications such as perforation occurred during and after the surgery. The average length of postoperative hospital stay was 7.5 ± 0.5 (5-11) days. Quality of life after surgery was very good and good in 83.3% and average 16.7%. Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery in treatment of achalasia by Heller – Dor technique was safe and effective, with less postoperative pain, fast recovery and short hospital length stays. Almost patients satisfied with the results of this procedure. However, due to the sample size of this study is small so it is necessary to conduct other studies with larger sample size.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Aiolfi ◽  
Diego Foschi ◽  
Marco Antonio Zappa ◽  
Alessandra Dell’Era ◽  
Emilia Bareggi ◽  
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Abstract Purpose Esophageal dysmotility and disorders of the lower esophageal sphincter are well documented in morbidly obese patients. Esophageal achalasia has been reported in up to 1% of obese patients but the development of such esophageal motility disorder after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is extremely rare. The purpose of this video was to demonstrate the management of a type II esophageal achalasia diagnosed in a 46-year-old female patient 4-year after LSG. Materials and Methods An intraoperative video has been anonymized and edited to demonstrate the feasibility of laparoscopic Heller myotomy and anterior Dor fundoplication on the mentioned patient. Results The operation started with the section of the perigastric adhesions. Proceeding in a clockwise direction, the esophagogastric junction, the anterior esophageal wall, and the His angle were freed. A residual slightly dilated fundus was found and isolated. After mobilization of the distal esophagus and identification of the anterior vagus nerve, a “hockey stick” myotomy was carried out for 6 cm on the esophagus and for 2 cm on the gastric side. An anterior Dor fundoplication was fashioned using the residual gastric fundus. Conclusion Esophageal achalasia in patients that previously underwent LSG is exceptional but should always be suspected in case of pathognomonic symptoms onset. In tertiary referral centers, laparoscopic Heller myotomy and, if technically feasible, an anterior Dor fundoplication seem safe and effective to relieve gastroesophageal outflow obstruction and prevent gastroesophageal reflux.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Costantini ◽  
Pietro Familiari ◽  
Mario Costantini ◽  
Renato Salvador ◽  
Michele Valmasoni ◽  
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