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Background Although the feasibility and advantages of video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy (VATS-E) for esophageal cancer are well studied, its application is limited, possibly because it is technically complex. Methods Ninety-eight patients who underwent VATS-E at our institutes were divided into three groups by the type of thoracoscope, TV monitor, and patient position used. For the first...
Diaphragmatic herniation after esophagectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus is a rare but preventable postoperative complication. For patients with symptoms, surgical repair of the hernia is recommended to prevent the potentially disastrous complications. In patients with asymptomatic hernias, a watchful waiting approach is reasonable. To prevent diaphragmatic herniation, we emphasize the importance...
Background Endoscopic resection was recommended as treatment for mucosal epithelium or lamina propria mucosae lesions not exceeding two-thirds of the circumference. The aim of this study was to verify the outcomes of endoscopic resection and surgery for early and superficial carcinoma of the esophagus. Methods Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) was performed for 56 cases of early and superficial...
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