Third space endoscopy treats certain conditions entirely from inside the digestive tract, without any external incision. Dr. Pavan Addala was the first surgeon in Andhra Pradesh to introduce Third Space Endoscopic Surgery, performing POEM in 2016 and STER in 2017.
The "third space" is within the wall of the esophagus or stomach itself, in the submucosal layer, not inside the digestive tract or outside the body. By tunneling into this layer endoscopically, conditions that once required surgery can be treated through the mouth, requiring specific, focused training given the precision needed.
No. Endoscopic procedures with no external incision, treating conditions that would otherwise often require surgery.
Primarily to treat achalasia cardia.
To remove certain submucosal tumors in the esophagus.
Regular diagnostic endoscopy looks at the surface; third space endoscopy operates within the wall to treat a condition, requiring more advanced training.
If you've been told you may need surgery for achalasia or a submucosal esophageal tumor, find out whether a scarless endoscopic option applies to your case.
