Endoscopic stapling versus external transcervical approach for the treatment of Zenker diverticulum.

Matthew Brace, S Mark Taylor, Jonathan Trites, Drew Bethune, Elhamy L. Attia, Robert D. Hart

PubMed · 2010 · 14 citations · 0 references

Abstract

Endoscopic stapling of Zenker diverticulum achieves operative success and patient satisfaction comparable to those of traditional external transcervical techniques, with significantly decreased operative times and hospital stays, allowing for more efficient use of resources.