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Masashi Hashimoto1, Kazuhiro Noma1, Yasushige Takeda1
1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
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Summary
This case study explores a novel transhiatal approach for dissecting thoracic posterior para-aortic lymph nodes (TPAN) in esophageal cancer patients. The technique proved feasible and minimized respiratory impact, offering a potentially safer alternative for TPAN lymphadenectomy.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Thoracic posterior para-aortic lymph node (TPAN) metastasis in esophageal cancer signifies poor prognosis.
- Dissection of TPAN may benefit select patients undergoing esophagectomy.
- Conventional approaches for TPAN dissection can be invasive.
