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Robotic Myotomy and Partial Fundoplication for Achalasia
Published on: August 11, 2023
Robotic Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device Removal
Pamela Emengo1, Daniel Nicastri2, John Jacob3
1General Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract:
Although most patients with reflux can be managed with medical therapy, some require surgical intervention to manage their disease. Newer technologies, such as magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA), have been promoted as the replacement of fundoplication. However, as time has elapsed, our institution noticed the need for the removal of MSA devices. Although a few reports have described MSA device removals, we provide a deeper explanation of how to perform a robotic device removal. Our article describes the technical steps and includes a video to demonstrate how to complete the surgery robotically.
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