A laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition in which the esophagus doesn't push food and liquid into the stomach effectively and the lower esophageal ...

After a laparoscopic Heller myotomy, the hospital stay is only 1 or 2 days; there is no need for a chest tube, and patients are more comfortable. Because of these drawbacks, left thoracoscopic ...

Baylor College of Medicine and its clinics will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to expected hazardous weather conditions. Patients will be contacted for rescheduling.