An editorial on scaling up POEM for achalasia beyond Saudi Arabia's referral centers.
Saudi Journal of GastroenterologySaudi J Gastroenterol. 2026; 32(1); pp. 1-3
Ahmad Najdat Bazarbashi
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This editorial reflects on the expanding use of per-oral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia in Saudi Arabia and the challenge of extending expertise built at major referral hospitals into broader clinical pathways. It frames structured care pathways as essential to sustaining safety and quality as the procedure becomes more widely adopted.
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