Objective: Controversy continues over the optimal extent of lymphadenectomy for the
surgical treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus. Methods: From 1996 to 2003, 102 …

INTRODUCTION: Oesophagectomy for carcinoma can be viewed as comprising two
components: resection of the oesophagus and resection of the enveloping lymphatics …

Background The benefit and harm of three-field lymphadenectomy for oesophageal cancer
are still unknown. The aim of this study was to compare overall survival and morbidity and …

BACKGROUND: High recurrence rates determine the dismal outcome in esophageal
cancer. We reviewed our experiences and defined prognostic factors and patterns of …

Introduction The optimal extent of lymphadenectomy during esophagectomy remains
unclear. In this trial, we aim to clarify whether three-field (cervical-thoracic-abdominal) …

Objective: To determine whether extended transthoracic esophagectomy for
adenocarcinoma of the mid/distal esophagus improves long-term survival. Background: A …

Objective: To examine the efficacy of the Ivor Lewis esophagectomy with extended 2-field
lymph node dissection for thoracic esophageal carcinoma we reviewed our experience …

Two major surgical strategies to improve survival rates after oesophagectomy for
oesophageal cancer have emerged during the past decades;(limited) transhiatal …

Background The goal of the present analysis was to investigate the long-term prognosis for
adenocarcinoma of the esophagus treated with either the transhiatal (TH) or the …

Controversy continues over the optimal extent of lymphadenectomy (regional versus three‐
field) for a potentially resectable squamous cell carcinoma in the thoracic esophagus. In the …