Surgical treatment of achalasia: results and quality of life

Abstract Achalasia is a primary defect of esophageal motility unknown aetiology, characterised by peristaltic dysfunction the esophagus and impaired relaxation lower sphincter. The most common symptoms are dysphagia, regurgitation, weight loss, chest burning. There various treatment options for achalasia: botulinum toxin injections, pneumatic dilatation, Heller myotomy, peroral endoscopic myotomy. aim study was to access efficacy quality life patients with achalasia after surgical — laparoscopic myotomy Dor fundoplication. All surgery had high gastrointestinal index. For all patients, during follow-up period (median 2.4 years), intensity clinical procedure declined. Laparoscopic fundoplication safe effective method treating can reduce improve patients' life.