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How i do it: per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)

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Article · Jul 2026 · 1 min read

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This technical guide describes per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), a minimally invasive endoscopic approach for treating achalasia and esophageal motility disorders. Early experience suggests POEM is a safe alternative to laparoscopic Heller myotomy, though long-term outcome data are still needed.

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In our experience, the method appears to be a safe alternative to standard laparoscopic Heller myotomy, but further assessment is needed to understand long-term outcomes.

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