This talk was presented at the 2018 SAGES Meeting/16th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery by Chandler Wilfong during the SS23: Foregut/Gastric Session on April 13 2018
Keyword(s): achalasia, anterior fundoplication, cardia, cardia arrhythmia, cardiomyotomy, cosmesis, cosmetic, dysphagia, electrocautery, endoscopy, esophageal leak, esophageal peristalsis, esophagus, foregut session, gastric session, gastrointestinal, gold standard, hiatal hernia repair, laparo-endoscopic single site, laparoscopic Heller myotomy, laparoscopy, LES, LESS Heller myotomy, LHM, lower esophageal sphincter, palliation, patient satisfaction, phrenoesophageal ligament, postoperative complications, prospective database, radiographic, regurgitation, retrospective review, SILS port, stomach, symptoms, technique, trocar placement, umbilicus, upper GI, urinary retention, vomiting
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