Objective: To determine the results of laparoscopic Heller myotomy with
complete or partial fundoplication for the treatment of achalasia and
evaluating its longterm benefits and complications.
The study was performed retrospectively and prospecti
vely,
including all patients with achalsia who where treated by laparoscopic
Heller myotomy with fundoplication in Al Assad University Hospital in
Damascus between 2005 and 2008.