Laparoscopic resection of an esophageal epiphrenic diverticulum

Epiphrenic diverticulum of the esophagus is an uncommon disease. In the light of the benefits of minimally invasive treatment of such a functional disorder, we used the laparoscopic approach for resection of an epiphrenic diverticulum. We found that laparoscopic repair of symptomatic esophageal epip...

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Published inActa chirurgica belgica Vol. 102; no. 4; p. 270
Main Authors Ipek, T, Eyuboglu, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.2002
Subjects
Diverticulum, Esophageal - diagnosis
Diverticulum, Esophageal - surgery
Esophagoscopy - methods
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Middle Aged
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Pain Measurement
Pain, Postoperative - diagnosis
Risk Assessment
Sensitivity and Specificity
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Epiphrenic diverticulum of the esophagus is an uncommon disease. In the light of the benefits of minimally invasive treatment of such a functional disorder, we used the laparoscopic approach for resection of an epiphrenic diverticulum. We found that laparoscopic repair of symptomatic esophageal epiphrenic diverticula is a safe and effective technique with minimal postoperative pain and morbidity. It should be considered as an alternative to the traditional transthoracic approach, and may become the standard technique.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2002.11679312