Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Esophagectomy

  • Park, Seong Yong (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.04.26
  • Accepted : 2021.07.02
  • Published : 2021.08.05
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Abstract

Thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer can be performed in multiple positions, such as the lateral decubitus position or prone position, using various techniques. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, and surgeons can select an appropriate approach based on their preferences. Except for the reduction of pulmonary complications, the benefits of thoracoscopic esophagectomy, including oncologic outcomes, have not been proven scientifically. This review describes the approaches and procedures of thoracoscopic esophagectomy and presents scientific evidence for this procedure.

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Acknowledgement

I would like to thank Nayun Lee for drawing the figures (Figs. 1, 2) in this manuscript.

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