Erschienen in:
18.05.2022 | How-I-Do-It articles
Robotic redo Heller myotomy: how I do it?
verfasst von:
Antonio Cubisino, Francisco Schlottmann, Nicolas H. Dreifuss, Carolina Baz, Alberto Mangano, Mario A. Masrur, Francesco M. Bianco, Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti
Erschienen in:
Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery
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Ausgabe 4/2022
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Abstract
Background
Despite the high success rate associated with Heller myotomy in the treatment of primary achalasia, symptom persistence or relapse occurs in approximately 10–20% of patients. Unfortunately, the ideal treatment after failed myotomy is not well established yet. We present a didactical video with a stepwise technique to perform a robotic revisional procedure after failed Heller myotomy.
Methods
In this report, each surgical step is thoroughly described and visually represented with useful technical tips that might help in improving surgical results of revisional Heller myotomy.
Results
In patients with previous surgical myotomy, the robotic platform with its high-definition magnified view and EndoWrist instruments allow for a safe and precise redo surgical myotomy.
Conclusions
Despite its improved surgical capabilities, the role of robotic redo Heller myotomy in the treatment algorithm of patients with recurrent symptoms after failed surgical myotomy should be further explored.