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  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Esophageal carcinoma presents diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Despite advances, most patients have unresectable disease at diagnosis.
  • Current treatments yield a dismal 10-15% five-year survival rate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in esophageal carcinoma diagnosis and management.
  • To evaluate surgical techniques, neoadjuvant therapy, and palliative care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on esophageal carcinoma treatment modalities.
  • Comparison of surgical approaches: Ivor Lewis vs. trans-hiatal esophagectomy.
  • Analysis of minimally invasive surgery and neoadjuvant chemoradiation efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Minimally invasive esophagectomy offers faster recovery without increased mortality/morbidity.
  • Neoadjuvant chemoradiation may improve survival, particularly with complete response.
  • Palliative procedures are crucial for unresectable cases.

Conclusions:

  • Esophageal carcinoma treatment is complex, with ongoing research into optimal strategies.
  • Minimally invasive surgery and neoadjuvant therapies represent significant progress.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches are essential for managing esophageal cancer.