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Radical transhiatal oesophagectomy under direct vision
D Alderson1, S P Courtney, R H Kennedy
1Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK.
The British Journal of Surgery
|March 1, 1994
Summary
Modified transhiatal oesophagectomy offers a radical approach for distal esophageal tumors, enabling direct visualization during resection. This surgical technique demonstrated low mortality and short hospital stays in a recent study.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Background:
- Esophageal cancer, particularly in the distal third, presents significant surgical challenges.
- Traditional resection methods may have limitations in achieving radical tumor removal and direct visualization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate a modified transhiatal oesophagectomy technique for distal esophageal tumors.
- To assess the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of this surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- A modified transhiatal oesophagectomy was performed on 40 patients with distal esophageal tumors.
- Patients were followed for up to 42 months post-surgery to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- The study reported a low hospital mortality rate (1/40).
- Median postoperative hospital stay was 10 days, with most patients discharged within two weeks.
- Survival rates at 12 and 24 months were 18/30 and 7/18, respectively, with minimal local recurrence (2 patients).
Conclusions:
- Modified transhiatal oesophagectomy provides a radical and visually controlled method for treating distal esophageal cancer.
- The procedure combines principles of near-total oesophagectomy and cervical anastomosis, offering favorable outcomes.