A laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication is considered the procedure of choice for achalasia. All candidates for a laparoscopic Heller myotomy should undergo a thorough and careful ...

A laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat achalasia ... A side effect of the operation is worsening gastroesophageal reflux, so the surgeon will also perform a fundoplication ...