Transcervical Endoscopic Esophageal Mobilization: An Approach to Transhiatal Esophagectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcervical endoscopic esophageal mobilization (TEEM) is an approach to transhiatal esophagectomy that aims to minimize blood loss and decrease the operative time commonly associated with traditional transhiatal technique.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients who underwent TEEM esophagectomy between 2009 and 2020. Baseline characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and postoperative complications were recorded. To report survival, a Kaplan-Meier survival plot was developed using SAS software (SAS Institute).

Results

A total of 241 patients underwent TEEM esophagectomy. The mean operative time was 185.1 ± 59.3 minutes, blood loss was 251.4 ± 212.3 mL, the number lymph nodes dissected was 13.6 ± 6.2, and the length of stay was 11.9 ±

SUBMITTER: Livschitz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature