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    • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    • Surgical Innovation
    • Esophageal Motility Disorders

    Background:

    • Achalasia pathophysiology involves irreversible neuronal defects, making current treatments palliative.
    • Effective management options include endoscopic pneumatic dilation and laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current achalasia treatment options and their efficacy.
    • To highlight factors influencing treatment selection and the importance of preoperative assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on achalasia treatment modalities.
    • Analysis of short-term and long-term efficacy of pneumatic dilation versus surgical myotomy.
    • Identification of predictors for treatment response and patient-specific factors.

    Main Results:

    • Both pneumatic dilation and Heller myotomy demonstrate similar short-term efficacy.
    • Laparoscopic Heller myotomy offers superior long-term durability, favoring its use in younger patients or those seeking fewer interventions.
    • Well-defined predictors of treatment response exist and should guide therapeutic decisions.

    Conclusions:

    • Treatment choice for achalasia depends on balancing short-term efficacy with long-term durability.
    • Patient preferences and local resources are critical factors in selecting between endoscopic and surgical interventions.
    • Comprehensive preoperative evaluation is essential for optimizing achalasia treatment outcomes.