Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2005 Mar;38(3):258-262.

Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy with Dor Fundoplication in Achalasia: One case report

• Kim YS
• Ryoo JY

Abstract

An 18-year old woman had dysphagia and frequent vomiting after meals for 6 years. She lost 15 kg in 6 months recently. After esophageal manometry, she was diagnosed with achalasia. We decided to use laparoscopic surgery because there was no symptomatic improvement after medication. We made small 5 incisions on her abdomen. We performed Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication. We performed esophagogram one day after the operation. There was no leakage of the contrast media, and it passed well. She started to eat at the 2nd day after the operation and was discharged on the 9th day without other specific problem.

Keyword

Esophageal disease; Esophageal achalasia; Minimally invasive surgery; Laparoscope

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Adolescent
Contrast Media
Deglutition Disorders
Esophageal Achalasia*
Esophageal Diseases
Female
Fundoplication*
Humans
Laparoscopes
Laparoscopy
Manometry
Meals
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Vomiting
Contrast Media