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Thoracoscopic subtotal oesophagectomy

A Cuschieri1

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, University of Dundee, Scotland.

Endoscopic Surgery and Allied Technologies
|February 1, 1994
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This study introduces an endoscopic-assisted esophagectomy technique. The prone position may offer advantages, potentially reducing respiratory complications in esophageal cancer surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology

Background:

  • Esophagectomy is a critical procedure for esophageal cancer.
  • Minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic-assisted esophagectomy are evolving.
  • Patient positioning during surgery can impact outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a technique for endoscopic-assisted esophagectomy.
  • To compare outcomes between lateral and prone positions.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the described technique.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of 34 patients undergoing endoscopic-assisted esophagectomy.
  • Procedures performed in either lateral or prone position.
  • Detailed recording of operative findings, complications, and postoperative outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • 26 patients completed the procedure; 6 were excluded due to metastatic disease or pleural obliteration.
  • 20 procedures in the lateral position, 6 in the prone position.
  • No deaths; complications included pneumonia, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, and anastomotic leak. Median stay was 12 days.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic-assisted esophagectomy is feasible with acceptable outcomes.
  • The prone position may offer technical benefits and reduce postoperative respiratory complications.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm the advantages of the prone position.