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9783319500492

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This is a comprehensive introduction to peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia and other motility disorders of the esophagus. ... written for surgical endoscopists who wish to expand their practice into the treatment of motility disorders of the esophagus. ... This book ... does a commendable job of presenting a thorough discussion of what a successful POEM program looks like. For individuals looking to maximize their exposure to the topic, this is a must-have book. (Peter Nau, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2017)

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Kevin M. Reavis MD earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He completed his residency in general surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at The Ohio State University before joining the faculty as an assistant professor of surgery at the University of California, Irvine and the Long Beach VA Healthcare System (2007-2011). He now resides in Portland OR as an esophageal, foregut and bariatric surgeon with the Oregon Clinic, in the division of GI and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Reavis is an active leader in numerous national and regional medical societies. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, president-elect of the Oregon Medical Association and lab director for The Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education. His research interests include diseases of the foregut, surgical instrument innovation, endolumenal therapies and surgical education. He has published more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, many book chapters and has served as editor for several text books. He also serves on the editorial board and is a reviewer for numerous surgical journals.

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