Aim: To review the technique of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with
tracheoesophageal fistula (TREAT) and results reported in literature and with authors'
experience. Patients and Methods: The technique of TREAT was reviewed in detail with
evaluation in patients treated at authors' institution. The patients were selected based on
selection criteria and were followed postoperatively. The results available in literature were
also reviewed. Results: A total of 29 patients (8 females) were operated by TREAT. Mean …

Esophageal atresia is a challenging anomaly for Pediatric Surgeons. The understanding of
the science of this condition has evolved over two centuries. In the modern era, survival has
universally become an expectant outcome for neonates born with this condition. Plenty of
literature is available to help understand esophageal atresia and its treatment. Minimal
access treatment of this condition is a twoand-a-half decade-old procedure, and outcomes
have significantly improved with this new approach. Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal …