Evaluation of two esophageal myotomy methods to treat achalasia

ObjectiveTo evaluate a better method for the outcome of achalasia between laparoscopic Heller procedures (LHP) with partial fundoplications and thoracoscopic procedures (TP).MethodsEighty patients with achalasia were treated by LHP with partial fundoplications and another 120 cases received TP treatment. All the patients were from the First and Second Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University. Their clinical information including dysphagia after surgery, operation time, staying in hospital, abnormal gastroesophageal reflux and pH assay were recorded.ResultsAchalasia treated by LHP with partial fundoplications can make a higher outcome remission rate compared to TP.ConclusionLHP with partial fundoplications is better than TP. It is an ideal surgery for achalasia up to now.