Objectives Esophagectomy is reserved for patients who present with failed treatment for achalasia or megaesophagus. As an alternative, the authors propose a minimally invasive technique to plicate, narrow, and straighten the esophagus. This technique is...
While the standard of care for patients with achalasia remains laparoscopic modified Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication, there are many options available for patients to consider. Neither balloon dilatation nor...