UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko is an expert in laparoscopy – a minimally invasive procedure utilized to treat any number of conditions in the foregut.

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Esophageal Conditions
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2. UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko is an expert in
laparoscopy – a minimally invasive procedure utilized
to treat any number of conditions in the foregut. Among
those conditions, laparoscopic surgery can provide
effective treatment for are disorders of the esophagus,
including such fairly common diseases as:

3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – an
uncomfortable, sometimes even painful condition that
becomes a constant source of disruption in an
individual’s ability to exercise, eat and even sleep.

4. Achalasia – Dr. Michael Latzko says this can greatly
impact the individual’s ability to swallow, creating a
feeling of food stuck in the esophagus or chest and
often causing a great amount of pain.

5. Esophageal Diverticulum – which involves a protrusion
of a particular pouch within the esophageal lining.

6. Cancer of the Esophagus – Signs of esophageal cancer
include anything from chest pain and problems
swallowing to unexpected weight loss, vomiting, a
chronic cough, vomiting and blood within the
esophagus.

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