Comparison of Up-Front Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy versus Open Esophagectomy on Quality of Life for Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer

Comparison of Up-Front Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy versus Open Esophagectomy on Quality of Life for Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer

This study investigates whether minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is a safe and effective way for patients with resectable esophageal cancer by comparing the short-term quality of life (QOL) after minimally invasive esophagectomy and open esophagectomy (OE). A total number of 104 patients who u...

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Main Authors: Zhenhua Li, Jingge Cheng, Yuefeng Zhang, Shiwang Wen, Huilai LV, Yanzhao Xu, Yonggang Zhu, Zhen Zhang, Donghui Mu, Ziqiang Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
esophageal cancer
minimally invasive esophagectomy
open esophagectomy
quality of life
KPS
QLQC-30
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/28/1/68

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https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/28/1/68

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