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Robotic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication With Real-Time Functional Lumen Imaging Probe
Hassanain Jassim^*, Jon Gould
Minimally Invasive General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Achalasia is a well-known, but rare esophageal motility disorder caused by aperistalsis of the esophageal body and a failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
We present a case of a 68 year old female who underwent a robotic Heller Myotomy with Dor Fundoplication. In addition, real-time esophageal distensibility was recorded using a functional lumen imaging probe at three time points: pre-myotomy, post-myotomy, and post-fundoplication.
The video demonstrates key points in the operation, as well as real-time images from the imaging probe and intraoperative endoscopy. Lastly, data from our small series of three patients is graphically illustrated.

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