Comparisons between minimally invasive and open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer with cervical anastomosis: a retrospective study

Comparisons between minimally invasive and open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer with cervical anastomosis: a retrospective study

Abstract Background As an extensive surgery, minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has advantages in reducing morbidity and improving quality of life for patients suffering from esophageal cancer. This study aims to investigate differences between MIE and open esophagectomy (OE) for considerations...

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Main Authors: Zongjie Li, Canhui Liu, Yuanguo Liu, Sheng Yao, Biao Xu, Guohua Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Minimally invasive esophagectomy
Open esophagectomy
Esophageal carcinoma
Cervical anastomosis
Retrospective analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01182-3

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