The appropriate surgical intervention for sigmoidal esophagus in the setting of achalasia remains controversial. The objective of this study is to review our experience with minimally invasive myotomy (MIM) and minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) in the treatment of these patients.
Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute, UPMC Health System, Shadyside Medical Building, Suite 715, 5200 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA. schuchertmj@upmc.edu