Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

This text is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of-the-art approach to POEM’s current and future status. Sections address preliminary issues faced by surgeons and gastroenterologists interested in implementing this procedure into their treatment armamentarium. These areas include the technique’s evolution, training, credentialing, and the tools and platforms commonly used for POEM. Subsequent chapters focus on specific disease processes and future applications of the technique.
Written by experts in POEM, Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) addresses patient selection, pre-operative considerations, technique, and avoiding complications. Each section includes a brief editorial review of the existing literature addressing the particular topic. The text concludes with chapters on emerging and future applications. Extensive endoscopic images and illustrations make this an interactive text for General Surgeons, Surgical Endoscopists, Gastroenterologists, and associated subspecialists.