Hiatal, paraesophageal and diaphragmatic hernia
The Unit carries out diagnosis and treatment of benign diseases of the esophagus and gastro-esophageal junction:
- Gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia
- Para-esophageal and diaphragmatic hernia
- Achalasia
- Zenker’s diverticulum and other esophageal diverticula
Patients with benign esophageal diseases can be visited and undergo all relevant instrumental exams.
Surgical procedures
- Laparoscopic fundoplication
- Laparoscopic esophageal myotomy
- Transoral treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum with minimally-invasive technique
- Resection of middle and distal esophageal diverticula