Effectiveness of Transthoracic Hybrid Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: A Meta-Analysis

Background Transthoracic hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy (HMIE) is frequently performed in patients with esophageal cancer. However, no conclusive benefit has been defined for HMIE compared with open esophagectomy (OE) or totally MIE (TMIE). The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the e...

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Main Authors: Zheng-Dao Wei, Han-Lu Zhang, Yu-Shang Yang, Long-Qi Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2020.1725189