Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hi ,  Was the meeting with Dr.Richter of any help since he is not a surgeon? Should this be skipped and we should just go look just for a surgeon if surgery is suggested or both kinds of Doctor's are needed in this-GI and the surgeon?  Thanks, Priti From: <1x2y3z@...> Subject: Rajeev Rajput achalasia Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:51 PM  At 16, your son and his esophagus may be nearly adult size. The surgeon will take his future growth into consideration. My son had laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic (ricet@...) at age 14, and he is doing well at age 19. In Pittsburgh, Dr. Luketich (luketichjd@upmc_edu) is a highly experienced laparoscopic surgeon for achalasia. In Hershey, Dr. Haluck (rhaluck@...) would also be fine. (We also consulted with Dr. Richter, who is not a surgeon.) in PA -------------------------------------------------- From: " Rajeev Rajput " <rajpura@...> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:14 AM <achalasia > Subject: (unknown) > My son who is 16 years old was diagnosed with Achlasia after the > " manometry " test. He has been referred to Dr Ritchler, Temple Univ, PA. My > understanding is that he does not do laproscopic surgery. Can someone > PLEASE advise the name of surgeon who has done laproscopic surgery for > kids/teens > Thanks > Raj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Priti, Wherever the surgeon is, you'll probably have to meet with a GI who works with that surgeon prior to surgery. But it's fine to contact the surgeon first. A GI such as Dr. Richter could do a dilation, but the research I've seen suggests that surgery is more effective than dilation, especially for a male and especially for someone under 40. I don't think there's any reason for you to seek out Dr. Richter first, since he does not work with any surgeons who are very well known for achalasia. Best wishes, in PA -------------------------------------------------- From: " Preeti Mahajan " <priti19.mahajan@...> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:49 PM <achalasia > Subject: Re: Rajeev Rajput > Hi , > > Was the meeting with Dr.Richter of any help since he is not a surgeon? > Should this be skipped and we should just go look just for a surgeon if > surgery is suggested or both kinds of Doctor's are needed in this-GI and > the surgeon? > > Thanks, > Priti > > > > > From: <1x2y3z@...> > Subject: Rajeev Rajput > achalasia > Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:51 PM > > > > > > > At 16, your son and his esophagus may be nearly adult size. The surgeon > will take his future growth into consideration. > > My son had laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic > (ricet@...) at age 14, and he is doing well at age 19. In Pittsburgh, > Dr. Luketich (luketichjd@upmc_edu) is a highly experienced laparoscopic > surgeon for achalasia. In Hershey, Dr. Haluck (rhaluck@...) would also > be fine. (We also consulted with Dr. Richter, who is not a surgeon.) > > in PA > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: " Rajeev Rajput " <rajpura@...> > Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:14 AM > <achalasia > > Subject: (unknown) > >> My son who is 16 years old was diagnosed with Achlasia after the >> " manometry " test. He has been referred to Dr Ritchler, Temple Univ, PA. >> My >> understanding is that he does not do laproscopic surgery. Can someone >> PLEASE advise the name of surgeon who has done laproscopic surgery for >> kids/teens >> Thanks >> Raj > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Thank you for your response. I would think Temple University should have a surgeon in their team that works with GI doctor like Dr. Fisher or Dr. Richter. Is that not how these big university doctors work together in a team to do surgery for an achalasia patient? > > > From: <1x2y3z@...> > Subject: Rajeev Rajput > achalasia > Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:51 PM > > > > > > > At 16, your son and his esophagus may be nearly adult size. The surgeon > will take his future growth into consideration. > > My son had laparoscopic surgery with Dr. Rice of Cleveland Clinic > (ricet@...) at age 14, and he is doing well at age 19. In Pittsburgh, > Dr. Luketich (luketichjd@upmc_edu) is a highly experienced laparoscopic > surgeon for achalasia. In Hershey, Dr. Haluck (rhaluck@...) would also > be fine. (We also consulted with Dr. Richter, who is not a surgeon.) > > in PA > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: " Rajeev Rajput " <rajpura@...> > Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:14 AM > <achalasia > > Subject: (unknown) > >> My son who is 16 years old was diagnosed with Achlasia after the >> " manometry " test. He has been referred to Dr Ritchler, Temple Univ, PA. >> My >> understanding is that he does not do laproscopic surgery. Can someone >> PLEASE advise the name of surgeon who has done laproscopic surgery for >> kids/teens >> Thanks >> Raj > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 From what I've heard, not every university hospital has a surgeon who does myotomies for achalasia on a very frequent basis. However, the surgeon or surgeons who operate on achalasia patients at Temple may be doing more these days. Wherever you go, it would be a good idea to ask about their experience. -------------------------------------------------- From: " Preeti Mahajan " <priti19.mahajan@...> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:26 PM <achalasia > Subject: Re: Rajeev Rajput > Thank you for your response. I would think Temple University should > have a surgeon in their team that works with GI doctor like Dr. Fisher or > Dr. Richter. Is that not how these big university doctors work together in > a team to do surgery for an achalasia patient? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 My understanding is that Dr. Dempsey, a surgeon who works with Dr. Richter at Temple University Hospital is highly recommended and experienced, why not call him and find out. Dr. Richter, one of the best GI specialist for Achalasia would not work for a hospital that did not have a highly experienced surgeon. Good Luck!! Barb > > From what I've heard, not every university hospital has a surgeon who does > myotomies for achalasia on a very frequent basis. However, the surgeon or > surgeons who operate on achalasia patients at Temple may be doing more these > days. Wherever you go, it would be a good idea to ask about their > experience. > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: " Preeti Mahajan " <priti19.mahajan@...> > Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:26 PM > <achalasia > > Subject: Re: Rajeev Rajput > > > Thank you for your response. I would think Temple University should > > have a surgeon in their team that works with GI doctor like Dr. Fisher or > > Dr. Richter. Is that not how these big university doctors work together in > > a team to do surgery for an achalasia patient? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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