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    For achalasia treatment, minimally invasive Heller myotomy (HM) shows higher success rates than pneumatic dilation (PD). Robotic and laparoscopic surgery offer comparable outcomes for achalasia patients.

    Keywords:
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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    • Surgical Innovation
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Background:

    • Ongoing debate regarding the optimal first-line treatment for achalasia: endoscopic versus surgical approaches.
    • Investigating the comparative outcomes and feasibility of different minimally invasive surgical techniques for achalasia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy and outcomes of minimally invasive Heller myotomy (HM) versus pneumatic dilation (PD) for achalasia treatment.
    • To evaluate the differences between robotic (RG) and laparoscopic (LG) approaches within minimally invasive Heller myotomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective observational study of 193 achalasia patients treated between 2008 and 2021.
    • Patients divided into HM (n=152) and PD (n=41) groups.
    • Surgically treated patients further subdivided into RG and LG.

    Main Results:

    • Heller myotomy demonstrated a significantly higher success rate (92.7%) compared to pneumatic dilation (63.4%) (p < 0.0001).
    • No significant difference in symptom relief between successfully treated HM and PD groups.
    • Comparable success rates and long-term outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic Heller myotomy (p = 1); shorter hospital stay observed in RG.

    Conclusions:

    • Minimally invasive Heller myotomy is a more effective surgical option for achalasia treatment in suitable patients, offering a higher success rate.
    • Both robotic and laparoscopic approaches to Heller myotomy yield comparable long-term results and success rates.
    • Fundoplication may reduce post-procedural esophagitis rates compared to no fundoplication or pneumatic dilation.