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Chapter-27 Laparoscopic Esophageal Myotomy

BOOK TITLE: General Surgical Operations

Author
1. Kar Kalyan
ISBN
9788184481952
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10324_27
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
1. Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Abstract

Laparoscopic oesophageal myotomy has the advantages of shorter hospital stay, Port minimal post operative discomfort and faster return to work. The result is as good as open techniques. The patient position is the same as for Nissen fundoplication. The port positions are also the same. On starting oesophageal myotomy it is essential to visualize gastroesophageal junction by dividing phrenoesophageal membrane. The fat pad indicates angle of His.

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