Background Esophagectomy followed by gastric conduit reconstruction is a standard
surgical procedure for esophageal cancer. However, there is no evidence of the superiority …

Background Reconstruction after esophagectomy is mainly performed through the
retrosternum (RS) or posterior mediastinum (PM). However, the best approach is not clear …

Thoracic esophagectomy is a particularly invasive and complicated surgical procedure, with
a reconstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach, jejunum, or colon. The …

Background: The aim of this study is to investigate which reconstructive route is most
appropriate for patients undergoing an esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Methods …

Background: A gastric conduit is usually used to reconstruct the foregut after esophagectomy
for cancer. It can be transposed through a posterior or anterior mediastinal route. The choice …

Conflicting results are reported on the association between post-esophagectomy
complications and long-term survival. This multicenter study assesses the association …

Background To allocate healthcare resources optimally, complication-related quality
initiatives should target complications that have the greatest overall impact on outcomes …

Background Anastomotic leak is an important cause of morbidity and mortality after
esophagectomy. Few studies have targeted risk factors for the development of leak after …

Background Although posterior mediastinal (PM) route and retrosternal (RS) route have
been used for reconstruction after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE), the optimal …

OBJECTIVES The retrosternal route has been an alternative for oesophageal reconstruction
after oesophagectomy. But the longer route and the higher incidence for cervical …