Peri-operative approach to esophagectomy: a narrative review from the anesthesiological standpoint.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This review summarizes the peri-operative anesthesiological approaches to esophagectomy considering the best up-to-date, evidence-based medicine, discussed from the anesthesiologist's standpoint.

Background

Esophagectomy is the only curative therapy for esophageal cancer. Despite the many advancements made in the surgical treatment of this tumour, esophagectomy still carries a morbidity rate reaching 60%. Patients undergoing esophagectomy should be referred to high volume centres where they can receive a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, associated with better outcomes. The anesthesiologist is the key figure who should guide the peri-operative phase, from diagnosis through to post-surgery rehabilitation. We performed an updated narrative review devoted to th

SUBMITTER: Deana C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8575828 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature