What is POEM Surgery?

POEM Surgery is an advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to treat Achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders. In this condition, the muscles of the lower esophagus fail to relax properly, causing difficulty in swallowing, chest discomfort, and regurgitation.

POEM is performed without any external incisions, using a flexible endoscope passed through the mouth.

Conditions Treated with POEM Surgery

  • Achalasia Cardia
  • Spastic Esophageal Disorders (e.g., Jackhammer esophagus)
  • Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (DES)
  • Failure of Previous Heller’s Myotomy
Surgeons in an operating room performing a surgery with patient under anesthesia, focused and attentive.

Symptoms That May Need POEM

  • Persistent difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia)
  • Regurgitation of food or saliva
  • Weight loss due to poor eating
  • Chest pain not related to heart disease
  • Feeling of food “stuck” in the throat

Benefits of POEM

  • Scarless procedure – done completely through the mouth
  • Less pain and quicker recovery
  • Highly effective for long-term relief
  • Often discharged within 24 hours
  • Suitable even for high-risk or elderly patients

How the POEM Procedure Works

  • An endoscope is passed through the mouth into the esophagus
  • A small tunnel is created inside the esophageal wall
  • The inner muscle layer is carefully cut (myotomy) to relieve tightness
  • No external cuts or scars are made

Recovery & Follow-Up

  • Patients are kept under observation for a day
  • Liquid diet starts the next day and is gradually advanced
  • Dr. Prashant Verma provides structured follow-up and dietary guidance

FAQs

POEM is a scarless, endoscopic technique used to treat achalasia cardia by cutting the muscle at the lower end of the esophagus to improve swallowing.

No, POEM is minimally invasive and performed through the mouth, resulting in no external incisions and minimal discomfort.

Patients with achalasia or spastic esophageal disorders who do not respond to medication or balloon dilation are ideal candidates.

Most patients resume normal diet and activity within a few days, with a hospital stay of 1–2 days.

Dr. Prashant Verma offers POEM in top hospitals across Jabalpur, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad.

Why Choose Dr. Prashant Verma?

Dr. Prashant Verma is among the few specialists trained in advanced endoscopic procedures like POEM, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care using state-of-the-art technology. Each case is evaluated carefully to ensure safe, effective, and personalized treatment.