2006
Laparoscopic re-operation for failed Heller myotomy
Iqbal A, Tierney B, Haider M, Salinas V, Karu A, Turaga K, Mittal S, Filipi C. Laparoscopic re-operation for failed Heller myotomy. Diseases Of The Esophagus 2006, 19: 193-199. PMID: 16722998, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2006.00564.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFailed Heller myotomyLaparoscopic re-operationRe-operationHeller myotomyIncomplete myotomyFollow-upConversion to open surgeryPostoperative symptom resolutionLaparoscopic Heller myotomyAssociated with poor resultsSignificant symptom improvementFundoplication disruptionPrimary surgeryChest painEndoscopic therapyIntraoperative perforationTight fundoplicationOpen surgeryRecurrent symptomsRevisional surgeryFailure rateSymptom resolutionMyotomySymptom improvementPatients
2002
Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia
Gorecki P, Hinder R, Libbey J, Bammer T, Floch N. Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia. Surgical Endoscopy 2002, 16: 772-776. PMID: 11997819, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-001-8178-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRedo proceduresAverage symptom severity scoreTreatment of achalasiaRedo laparoscopic surgeryQuality of life scoresLaparoscopic reoperationIncomplete myotomyRedo surgerySymptom severity scoresChest painResultsEight patientsReflux symptomsLaparoscopic surgerySurgeon experienceAchalasiaSeverity scoreInitial operationRedoSymptom improvementPatientsIncorrect diagnosisAverage quality of life scoreLife scoresReoperationSurgery
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