Practicals · Surgical Gastroenterology · Oesophagus
Heller's cardiomyotomy
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- perform or assist (DrNB); perform independently (NMC 4.3)
- Also called
- Heller myotomy, laparoscopic Heller myotomy
Videos and resources
- VideoHeller Myotomy with Dor Fundoplication Animation for the Treatment of Achalasia1:59
- VideoHeller myotomy: The gold standard for achalasia management12:16
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Heller's Operation” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 15)
“Perform safely/satisfactorily fundoplication/myotomy.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 12)