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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2015; 21(38): 10830-10839
Published online Oct 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i38.10830
Table 6 Surgical outcomes of reduced port surgery for patients with achalasia
AuthorYearSamplesProcedureFollow up (mo)OP time (min)Mucosal injuryConversion to laparotomySatisfaction
Barry et al[81]201166Myotomy + anterior fundoplicationNA1173%0%94%
Omura et al[82]Epub24Myotomy + anterior fundoplication823013%0%90%