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Low-Cost Single-Port (LoCoSP) Device for a Transcervical Approach in Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy
Published on: September 11, 2021
Minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis
Steven N Hochwald1, Kfir Ben-David
1Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 SW Archer Road, P.O. Box 100109, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
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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