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Background Mediastinoscope and laparoscope-assisted esophagectomy for esophageal cancer occasionally causes postoperative accumulation of pleural effusion despite the preservation of the mediastinal pleura. Transhiatal chest drainage has been reported to
Katsuji Hisakura+9 more
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Robotic transhiatal esophagectomy [PDF]
SummaryHorgan et al. described the first robotic-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy in 2003. Although there is debate regarding the oncologic appropriateness of transhiatal versus thoracic approach to esophagectomy in malignancy, comparative data are still lacking.
Ryan C Broderick+2 more
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This study found that the risk factors for postoperative pneumonia after endoscopic laryngopharyngeal surgery for superficial laryngopharyngeal cancer were multiple lesions and larger lesion diameter. Prior esophagectomy for esophageal cancer did not increase the incidence of pneumonia, suggesting the procedure can be safely performed with careful ...
Atsushi Nakao+5 more
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Robotic-assisted esophagectomy: A literature review and our experience at a tertiary care centre
Esophageal cancer is a common cancer with a high case-related mortality worldwide, and radical resection offers the best survival. Initial reports have suggested that esophagus is an ideal organ which could benefit with robotic assistance.
Sandeep Kumar Jha+3 more
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Patterns of injury and violence in Yaoundé Cameroon: an analysis of hospital data. [PDF]
BackgroundInjuries are quickly becoming a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, where reports on the epidemiology of injuries are extremely limited.
Bilounga Ndongo, Chancelline+4 more
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The six autoantibodies (Sui1, p62, RalA, p53, NY‐ESO‐1 and c‐myc) positive group had poor prognosis compared to autoantibody negative group. A panel of autoantibodies against a tumor associated antigen in esophageal cancer patients had an additive effect with SCC‐Ag to detect esophageal SCC even in early stage.
Fumiaki Shiratori+16 more
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Management of Clinical T1N0M0 Esophageal Cancer
Background/Aims Endoscopic resection is a standard treatment for stage T1a esophageal cancer, with esophagectomy or radical radiation therapy (RT) performed for stage T1b lesions.
Andrew J. Yang+8 more
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New Trend of Surgery in Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients
The treatment of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is still controversial. Although, preoperative chemoradiation, followed by esophagectomy is the standard treatment, morbidity and patients’ quality of life problems after an ...
Tatcha Rerkrak, Somkiat Sunpaweravong
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Male gender and pathological lymph node metastasis are independent poor prognostic factors in patients with esophageal cancer who receive upfront treatment followed by surgery and achieved pathological complete response of the primary tumor. Among patients without pathological lymph node metastasis, the upfront chemotherapy group showed significantly ...
Masaaki Motoori+9 more
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Background: A minimally invasive approach to esophagectomy is being used increasingly, but concerns remain regarding the feasibility, safety, cost, and outcomes.
Dhruv Patel+4 more
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