Publication details
Laparoskopická Hellerova operace
| Title in English | Laparoscopic Procedure According to Heller |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2006 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Rozhledy v chirurgii |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Surgery incl. transplantology |
| Keywords | achalasia;surgery;laparoscopy;peoperative oesophagoscopy;antireflux procedure |
| Description | Oesophageal achalasia is a rare discorder. For patients si good ocerall condition, surgical management-myotomy-is one of the treatment options. This study describes the technique of laparoscopic myotomy sured by partial antireflux cuff, 35 patients were operated. Only in 3 cases, further follow up was required for dysphagia. None of the patients, required re-operation. No serious preoperative or postoperative complications were recorded. Importance of peroperative oesophagogastroscopy in assessment of adequate extent of myotomy and in excluding perforations of the oesophageal mucosa is put forward. |