Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic Heller ’s myotomy versus pneumatic dilatation for achalasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

ConclusionPD had higher remission rates than LHM at three  months, one year and three years, but not at two years or five years. More research is needed to determine whether PD has a significant advantage over LHM in terms of long-term remission rates.Graphical abstract
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research