POEM VS LHM
Endoscopic Versus Laparoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Idiopathic Achalasia: A Randomized, Controlled Trial (POEM rcpmt)Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder which is characterized by a loss of esophageal motoneurons and impaired gastrointestinal peristalsis and food transit. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a new endosurgical technique for achalasia in which a surgical myotomy is created using a flexible endoscope through the mouth, completely avoiding any skin incisions. The aim of this study is to compare short and long-term feasibility, safety and efficacy of endoscopic (POEM) with laparoscopic myotomy (Heller myotomy) in the treatment of achalasia.
Intervention type: therapeutic procedural
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