Abstract Aim of the Study We describe the short-and medium-term outcomes following open
and laparoscopic assisted oesophageal replacement surgery in a single tertiary paediatric …

In patients with long-gap esophageal atresia, the native esophagus alone is not always
sufficient to create esophageal continuity. While delayed primary anastomosis or traction …

Introduction Babies with oesophageal atresia (OA) who cannot achieve a primary
anastomosis (complex OA) may be treated by attempted oesophageal lengthening. We …

Introduction The optimal method of esophageal replacement remains controversial. The aim
of this study was to evaluate 30-d outcomes of children in the National Surgical Quality …

Introduction To assess whether there is a difference in operative outcome for esophageal
atresia (EA) depending on a surgeon's seniority as defined by years in consultant practice or …

Background This study aimed to define the effectiveness of thoracoscopic versus open
repair of gross type C oesophageal atresia (EA) based on the experience of a single centre …

Background Long-gap oesophageal atresia (LGOA) causes significant early and long-term
morbidity. We conducted a retrospective 25-year review comparing outcomes of delayed …

Aim Surgical expertise and advances in technical equipment and perioperative
management have led to enormous progress in survival and morbidity of patients with …

The optimal approach for esophageal atresia (OA) repair and technique used for long-gap
OA repair are controversial. There are few data comparing the outcomes of the different …

Objective: Various esophageal replacement grafts have been used in children, although
none can equal the native esophagus. The purpose of this study was to review the …