A significant majority of patients (84.1%) underwent same-day discharge following minimally invasive Heller myotomy, with rates improving from 58% to over 90% in successive quartiles. The study, involving 157 patients, reported a low overall complication rate of 2.6%, with no fatalities or reinterventions. Reasons for delayed discharge included patient preference and surgeon discretion. These findings suggest that the ambulatory approach to this procedure is safe, effective, and potentially cost-efficient, warranting further research in broader healthcare contexts.
Journal Article by Jarrin Lopez A, Susai C and Svahn JD in World J Surg
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