Laparoscopic long esophagomyotomy with Dor's fundoplication using a transhiatal approach for an epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum

Surg Today. 2006;36(8):758-60. doi: 10.1007/s00595-006-3221-x.

Abstract

The conventional treatment for an epiphrenic diverticulum consists of diverticulectomy with or without myotomy via a left thoracic approach. We describe the resection of an epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum using a laparoscopic transhiatal approach after observing its rate of enlargement on routine chest X-rays done over a number of years. This approach eliminates the need for thoracotomy and pleural drainage, and permits a complete laparoscopic procedure, including diverticulectomy, myotomy, and antireflex surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / diagnostic imaging
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / surgery*
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Fundoplication*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Smooth / surgery
  • Radiography