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After you have been placed under anesthesia and intubated, an instrument called a laryngoscope is inserted in order to visualize the Zenker's Diverticulum. Click here to see a cartoon representation of where the laryngoscope is positioned in the throat.

Did you know that Dr. Chang has presented at a national medical meeting on this subject (Naples, Florida. January 11, 2003)?

Slide #3

When it is time for your surgery, you are transported from the pre-op holding area to OR Room 2 where the ESD procedure is performed.

Slide #2

After you check-in, you are given a pre-op bed where the anesthesiologist will meet with you. Here is where you change and essentially get ready for surgery.