Guest guest Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 POEM is an endoscopic Heller Myotomy (so to speak). No cuts through the abdomen. All access is down through the gullet. More information (including a video of one being performed): http://daveproject.org/endoscopic-myotomy-for-the-treatment-of-achalasia/2010-05\ -03/ http://www.facs.org/surgerynews/update/poem1110.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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