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  • Title: Videoassisted transhiatal esophagectomy for cancer.
    Author: Sammartino P, Chirletti P, Calcaterra D, Cardi M, Caronna R, Biacchi D, Carloni A, Stipa V, Stipa V.
    Journal: Int Surg; 1997; 82(4):406-10. PubMed ID: 9412842.
    Abstract:
    Blunt transhiatal esophagectomy is largely performed in selected cases of esophageal cancer according to the experience of Mark Orringer. We have recently performed eleven consecutive videolaparoscopy assisted transhiatal esophagectomies in order to help esophageal dissection and to avoid injuries to mediastinal structures. In our experience the routine use of laparoscopic assistance during transhiatal esophageal dissection improves the safety of this technique and lowers postoperative complications. The results of neoadjuvant treatments (radio-chemotherapy) recently reported emphasize the role of transhiatal esophagectomy for cancer.
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