Surgery showdown: laparoscopic vs open for swallowing disorder
NCT ID NCT07177222
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 38 people with achalasia cardia, a condition where the esophagus muscle doesn't relax, making swallowing difficult. Half had laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery and half had open surgery. Researchers measured symptoms and quality of life before and after to see which approach worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laparoscopic esophagocardiomyotomy (Heller myotomy) and open surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that minimally invasive surgery provides similar or better symptom relief with faster recovery for achalasia patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 38 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection or complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Laparoscopic esophagocardiomyotomy
Bishkek, 720020, Kyrgyzstan
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