With the laparoscopic approach, in contrast, excellent exposure of the esophagogastric junction is easily achieved, and the myotomy can be extended onto the gastric wall for about 2 to 2.5 cm.

A basic tenet of laparoscopic surgery involves triangulation of instruments so as to produce adequate intracorporeal working space for anatomic dissection and manipulation of tissues (Figure 1B).

In 2023, the global reusable laparoscopic instruments market is expected to be worth USD 3.8 billion. The market is expected ...

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