Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 3: Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy

In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team reviews applications of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) at different locations in the gastrointestinal tract. Specifically, they discuss esophageal POEM for achalasia, G-POEM for gastroparesis, and Z-POEM for management of a Zenker’s diverticulum. The team describes outcomes for these procedures as well as an overview of the procedural steps and postoperative management. Common pitfalls to POEM are deliberated along with advice on how to mitigate challenging situations when they arise.VIDEO LINK: https://app.behindtheknife.org/video/surgical-endoscopy-series-ep-3-per-oral-endoscopic-myotomy Hosts:• Dr. Sullivan “Sully” Ayuso, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow, Endeavor Health (Evanston, IL), @SAyusoMD (Twitter)• Dr. H. Mason Hedberg, Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Endeavor Health (Evanston, IL)• Dr. Trevor Crafts, Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center (Denver, CO), @CraftsTrevor (Twitter) • Dr. Michael McCormack, Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Swedish Hospital (Chicago, IL)Learning Objectives:• Describe the basic steps of the Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) technique.• Identify the different applications for POEM in the esophagus, stomach, and pharynx.• Recognize the primary indications and success rates for esophageal, gastric, and Zenker's diverticulum POEM procedures.Surgical Endocsopy Series: - Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 1: An Introduction to Surgical Endoscopy: https://behindtheknife.org/podcast/surgical-endoscopy-series-ep-1-an-introduction-to-surgical-endoscopy- Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 2: Endobariatrics - https://behindtheknife.org/podcast/surgical-endoscopy-series-ep-2-endobariatricsPlease visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium:General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-audio-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-audio-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US