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Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy with Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis

Authors: Steven N. Hochwald, Kfir Ben-David

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

Objective

Thoracoscopic dissection of the esophagus and laparoscopic dissection of the stomach with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is a safe method for resection of esophageal and gastroesophageal junction malignancy.

Setting

The setting was at University Tertiary Care Center.

Patients

Subjects are patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction malignancy undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.

Main Outcome Measures

Technique of a 6-cm side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is described.

Results

The technique of minimally invasive esophagectomy with side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is described.

Conclusions

Thoracoscopic dissection of the esophagus, laparoscopic dissection of the stomach, and a side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is safe, oncologically appropriate, and provides excellent functional results.

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Title: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy with Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis
Authors: Steven N. Hochwald
Kfir Ben-David
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-012-1895-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy with Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis

Abstract

Objective

Setting

Patients

Main Outcome Measures

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Setting

Patients

Main Outcome Measures

Results

Conclusions

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