Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (Jan 2007)

Thoracoscopic resection for esophageal cancer: A review of literature

  • Scheepers Joris,
  • van der Peet Donald,
  • Veenhof Alexander,
  • Cuesta Miguel

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 4
pp. 149 – 160

Abstract

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Esophageal resection remains the only curative option in high grade dysplasia of the Barrett esophagus and non metastasized esophageal cancer. In addition, it may also be an adequate treatment in selected cases of benign disease. A wide variety of minimally invasive procedures have become available in esophageal surgery. Aim of the present review article is to evaluate minimally invasive procedures for esophageal resection, especially the approach performed through right thoracoscopy.

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