History and Development
It was first performed by Ernest Heller (1877 – 1964) in 1913. Then and until recently, this surgery was performed using an open procedure, either through the chest (thoracotomy) or through the abdomen (laparotomy). However, open procedures involve greater risks and longer recovery times . Modern Heller myotomy is normally performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, which minimize risks and speed recovery significantly.
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