Left minimally invasive esophagectomy in a patient with synchronous esophageal and lung cancers: Case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) have been increasingly used and are regarded as suitable alternatives to open esophagectomy. However, few previous reports described minimally invasive esophagectomy using a left-sided approach.

Patient concerns and diagnoses

A 71-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of progressive dysphagia. Synchronous double primary thoracic esophageal and left lung cancers were considered before the operation.

Interventions and outcomes

A lobectomy and MIE, via a left video-assisted thoracoscopic approach, was performed. Preparation of a gastric conduit and an intra-abdominal lymphadenectomy were completed by laparoscopy and a cervical anastomosis was made. In addition, a cervical mediastinoscopy was performed to dissec

SUBMITTER: Zhang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5943863 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature