Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: 6 Complications Explained

Dr. R. K. Mishra Guide Yesterday

Description

Six possible complications of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia, demonstrated with medical visuals and spoken explanations:

Mucosal perforation and oesophageal or gastric leakage.

Haemorrhage during myotomy or hiatal dissection.

Capnothorax following pleural injury.

Persistent or recurrent dysphagia.

Gastro-oesophageal reflux and reflux oesophagitis.

Perioperative aspiration pneumonia.

A concise educational video for surgeons and surgical trainees, highlighting anatomical relationships, complication recognition and associated clinical features. Each scene presents a separate teaching example.

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