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Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy for a Huge Leiomyosarcoma
John Mathew Manipadam1, Satinder Pal Singh Bains1, S Mahesh1
1Department of GI Surgery and Liver Transplantation, VPS Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Summary
Thoracoscopic excision is a minimally invasive approach for esophageal leiomyosarcoma, the most common esophageal sarcoma. This study details the procedure for removing a large tumor, offering a less invasive alternative to open surgery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Esophageal leiomyosarcoma, though the most common esophageal sarcoma, is rare.
- Traditionally, open surgical approaches have been used for resection.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored for esophageal tumors.

