Slide #11 out of 12

The stapler is activated resulting in the simulaneous division and stapling of the mucosal edges. Now, whenever anything goes into the diverticulum, it doesn't get trapped and instead "falls" into the esophagus and down to your stomach like it normally should.

You will now be awakened and transported to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Only a minority of patients complain of a bad sore throat after the procedure. Most patients take narcotics for only a few days.

Slide #10

Here, the blades of the stapler is placed across the common wall dividing the diverticulum from the esophagus. The stitches keep the common wall stable.

Slide #9

2 stitches are placed into the common wall dividing the diverticulum from the esophagus. These stitches hold the common wall in place when the stapler is positioned.