Minimally invasive transhiatal esophagectomy after thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 95(2): e41-3, 2013 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-23336915
ABSTRACT
Patients with end-stage achalasia may not be candidates for a transhiatal minimally invasive esophageal resection because of anatomic challenges and adhesions from previous interventions, namely, thoracotomy. Given the tactile feedback provided through a GelPort laparoscopic system (Applied Medical, Rancho Margarita, CA) we proposed that a minimally invasive transhiatal esophagectomy would be feasible in this patient cohort. The procedure was successful in 4 patients; seven complications occurred in 3 of the patients. At follow-up all patients demonstrated that they were meeting their nutritional needs with an oral diet.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acalasia Esofágica
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Esofagectomia
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article