Evaluation of a Novel Endoscopic Treatment for Achalasia

Evaluation of a Novel Endoscopic Treatment for Achalasia: Per-oral Endoscopic Esophagomyotomy (POEM)

This study is to evaluate outcomes of a less invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of achalasia.

This study will assess the feasibility and efficacy of a novel endoscopic procedure, Per-oral Endoscopic Esophagomyotomy (POEM)in treating patients with achalasia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• o Subjects with a manometric/radiologic diagnosis of primary achalasia; EGD shows no neoplasm

  • Ability to undergo general anesthesia
  • The subject is > 18 yrs.of age
  • Ability to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• o Sigmoid achalasia

  • Contraindicated for EGD
  • Pregnancy