An innovative endoscopy procedure has been performed for the first time in the world at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
The world’s first 3D Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) was performed by SVHM Gastroenterologist, A/Prof Bronte Holt, and a team of highly-trained endoscopy nurses.
POEMs are used to treat achalasia, an esophagus disorder that makes it difficult to swallow. The procedure can help patients avoid more invasive surgery.
A/Prof Holt used the Darwin 3D endoscopic system, which allows clinicians to use their 2D scopes but see a 3D image with the use of a 3D monitor and 3D glasses.
“Using 3D imaging enhances the different layers of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as critical structures like the blood vessels and muscle fibres, and these details help us perform the operation with greater precision,” A/Prof Holt said.
SVHM is a major centre for advanced endoscopic procedures, performing complex, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures such as POEM, endoscopic resection, endoscopic ultrasounds and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
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