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Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Annals of Surgery · 2003 · Vol. 238(4) · pp. 486–495

James D. Luketich✉Miguel Alvelo‐Rivera✉(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)Percival O. Buenaventura✉(University of Pittsburgh)Neil A. Christie✉(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)James S. McCaughan✉(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)Virginia R. Litle✉(University of Pittsburgh)Philip R. Schauer✉(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)John M. Close(University of Pittsburgh)Hiran C. Fernando✉(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

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Abstract

MIE offers results as good as or better than open operation in our center with extensive minimally invasive and open experience. In this single institution experience, we observed a lower mortality rate (1.4%) and shorter hospital stay (7 days) than most open series. Given these results, we are now developing an intergroup trial (ECOG 2202) to assess MIE in a multicenter setting.

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastric Cancer Management and OutcomesMedicineEsophagectomySurgeryIntensive care unitMortality rateEndoscopyPopulationLaparoscopyEsophageal cancerGeneral surgery

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophagusFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingLaparoscopyRetrospective StudiesEsophagectomyTreatment Outcome

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