General SurgeryThoracic surgery
Procedure preparations
- In heller myotomy surgery, achalasia is treated, which prevents the esophagus from relaxing correctly in order to pass food and drink through it. Achalasia leads to several problems, the most important of them is difficulty swallowing, in addition to other symptoms.
- Moreover, in heller myotomy, the problem of the lower esophageal sphincter is also treated, which is located between the esophagus and stomach, and it’s one of the causes of GERD in case it doesn’t open correctly to pass food and drink to the stomach.
- Esophageal achalasia surgery is done under general anesthesia, usually laparoscopically, and it takes 2-3 hours. The patient must stay in the hospital for one or two days, depending on the case.
Procedure preparations
- Examining the patient’s health in general.
- The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the doctor mentions two weeks before the procedure.
- The patient mustn’t have anything for 12 hours before the procedure.
Procedure complications
- Bleeding.
- Infections.
- Esophageal perforation.
- Chronic esophageal irritation, which might lead to esophageal cancer (Barrett’s esophagus).
- Esophageal cancer.
- GERD.
Procedure instructions
- You must eat only soft food for a period of time, as the doctor recommends.
- You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor and the regular visits.
- Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
- You can return to your normal daily activity within 2-3 weeks after the surgery.
- You must avoid strenuous physical activity and heavy lifting until full recovery, which usually takes at least 6 weeks.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Heller Myotomy
What is Heller Myotomy?
Heller Myotomy in Syria: " In heller myotomy surgery, achalasia is treated, which prevents the esophagus from relaxing correctly in order to pass food and drink through it. Achalasia leads to several problems, the most important of them is difficulty swallowing , in addition to other symptoms. Moreover, in heller myotomy, the problem of the lower esophageal sphincter is also treated, which is located between the esophagus and stomach, and...
How do I prepare for Heller Myotomy?
" Examining the patient’s health in general. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the doctor mentions two weeks before the procedure. The patient mustn’t have anything for 12 hours before the procedure. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Heller Myotomy?
" You must eat only soft food for a period of time, as the doctor recommends. You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor and the regular visits. Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge. You can return to your normal daily activity within 2-3 weeks after the surgery. You must avoid strenuous physical activity and heavy lifting until full recovery, which usually...
Which specialty is Heller Myotomy related to?
Heller Myotomy is related to: General Surgery and Thoracic surgery.
Where can I get Heller Myotomy in Syria?
You can get Heller Myotomy at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in General Surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Heller Myotomy?
" Bleeding. Infections. Esophageal perforation. Chronic esophageal irritation, which might lead to esophageal cancer (Barrett’s esophagus). Esophageal cancer. GERD . "
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