An optimum miniinvasive approach in esophageal replacement with stomach
Dostalík, J.; Gunková, P.; Martínek, L.; Richter, V.; Gunka, I.; Mazur, M.; Mitták, M.
Rozhledy V Chirurgii Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti 88(8): 422-424
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9351 PMID: 20055294 Document Number: 635154
Esophagectomy was performed by transhiatal approach from laparotomy or laparotomy combinated with thoracotomy till the beginning of 90th of 20th century. These procedures are associated with high morbidity (40-80%) and mortality (5-15%) rate. There is a tendency of using minimally invasive approach in esophageal surgery with preserving oncological radicality. Based on our experiences with minimally invasive esophagectomy and gastric replacement we would like to introduce a technique which is considered optimal in our department.