Transhiatal Esophagectomy without Mediastinal Manipulation for Lower Third Esophageal and Cardial Cancers: The First Experience of a New Technique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Considering the poor survival rate of patients with esophageal cancers, mainly due to the disease effects and surgical co morbidities, we have aimed to introduce a new method of Transhiatal Esophagectomy (THE) without mediastinal manipulation for lower third esophageal and cardial cancers. It has suggested that using this technique would decrease mentioned complications.

Methods

In this prospective study, patients with esophageal cancer who referred for surgical treatment have enrolled and undergone to new method of THE, without mediastinal manipulation. Pre and post-operative morbidities as well as the duration of procedure, duration of hospital and ICU stay have recorded. All patients have followed up or 4-40 months.

Results

In this study 53 patients with

SUBMITTER: Tabatabaei SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4411469 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature