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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Sep 2012
Minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.
- Steven N Hochwald and Kfir Ben-David.
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 SW Archer Road, P.O. Box 100109, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
- J. Gastrointest. Surg. 2012 Sep 1; 16 (9): 1775-81.
ObjectiveThoracoscopic 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.SettingThe setting was at University Tertiary Care Center.PatientsSubjects are patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction malignancy undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.Main Outcome MeasuresTechnique of a 6-cm side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is described.ResultsThe technique of minimally invasive esophagectomy with side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is described.ConclusionsThoracoscopic 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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