Objective: We report patient outcomes from esophageal resection with respect to morbidity
and cancer survival comparing open thoracotomy and laparotomy (Open), with a …

Background Recent advances in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery have made it
possible to perform esophagectomy using minimally invasive techniques. Although …

Purpose The surgical, postoperative and oncologic outcomes of minimally invasive
esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer were reviewed to clarify the benefits of this …

Objective: The primary aim of this trial was to assess the feasibility of minimally invasive
esophagectomy (MIE) in a multi-institutional setting. Background: Esophagectomy is an …

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) compared with open
esophagectomy (OE) has been shown to have clinical advantages, but selection bias is …

Objective: To assess our outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). Summary
Background Data: Esophagectomy has traditionally been performed by open methods …

Background: Esophagectomy is a complex operation and is associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. In an attempt to lower morbidity, we have adopted a minimally …

The impact of minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) on short term perioperative
outcomes as opposed to open transhiatal esophagectomy (THE) and transthoracic …

Background Open esophagectomy results in significant morbidity and mortality. Minimally
invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has become increasingly popular at specialized centers with …

Background A minimally invasive approach to esophagogastric cancer resection offers an
attractive alternative to traditional open surgery; however, concerns regarding feasibility …