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At netcare Linksfield Hospital, Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is performed using specialized therapeutic endoscopy techniques and comprehensive esophageal assessment. Established in 1991, this COHSASA accredited hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa has 319 beds and offers advanced gastroenterology, endoscopy, and minimally invasive treatment services.
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy may be considered for appropriately selected patients with achalasia and certain other esophageal motility disorders. Before treatment, investigations such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, high-resolution esophageal manometry, and contrast imaging may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and characterize the disorder. During POEM, the endoscopist creates a submucosal tunnel and cuts the targeted esophageal and lower esophageal sphincter muscles to reduce resistance to swallowing.
Durban, South Africa
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is a trusted healthcare provider for Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), offering advanced endoscopic treatment for esophageal motility disorders supported by experienced gastroenterologists, therapeutic endoscopists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and multidisciplinary gastrointestinal teams. Established in 2002, the accredited hospital is situated in Durban, South Africa and has 353 beds.
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy works by selectively dividing the muscles responsible for impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The procedure is performed entirely through the mouth without external abdominal or chest incisions. By reducing the resistance at the lower end of the esophagus, POEM can facilitate the movement of food and liquids into the stomach and help relieve symptoms such as difficulty swallowing and regurgitation.