Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus, the muscular tube
that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. If the
esophagus contracts abnormally, food cannot enter the stomach
effectively and the person experiences difficulty swallowing
food and liquids. The Heller myotomy is a procedure used
to treat achalasia. The myotomy cuts through the muscle fibers
of the lower esophageal sphincter to loosen them. Use of
the da Vinci® S Surgical System decreases complications
of the traditional surgery, while enhancing patient recovery.
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