The extension of the myotomy onto the gastric wall (clearly the most critical and challenging part of the operation) proved difficult because of poor exposure, with the consequent risk of a short ...

A right thoracoscopic myotomy extending from the diaphragm to the thoracic inlet is the preferred procedure for patients who have nutcracker esophagus or diffuse esophageal spasm involving the ...

relaxing the pressure on the esophagus and allowing food to pass into the stomach with less resistance. The small incision is closed using endoscopic clips, and the endoscope is withdrawn from the ...

A laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition in which the esophagus doesn't push food and liquid into the stomach normal and lower esophageal sphincter ...

The goal is to open part of the lower esophagus to make swallowing easier. Another surgical option is called peroral endoscopic myotomy, or POEM. With this procedure, doctors don’t have to cut ...

He also places endoscopic stents to facilitate passage of food through the esophagus and small bowel. Dr. Hannon removes polyps and other growths in the GI tract using advanced resection techniques ...