Robot-assisted laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2002 Feb;12(1):30-2. doi: 10.1097/00129689-200202000-00005.

Abstract

There are many options available for the management of achalasia. Recently, the list of options has expanded to include robotic-assisted Heller's cardiomyotomy. In this article, we describe the procedure for a robotic-assisted cardiomyotomy and discuss the advantages of using a robotic, master-slave system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardia / surgery
  • Esophageal Achalasia / complications
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Robotics / instrumentation
  • Robotics / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome