Researchers track recovery after keyhole surgery for swallowing disorders
NCT ID NCT01799967
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 200 patients who had minimally invasive surgery for conditions like achalasia, GERD, or hiatal hernia. Each year, patients fill out questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life, and doctors review their medical records. The goal is to understand how well these surgeries work over the short and long term.
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Conditions
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H8L6, Canada
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