Minimal Invasive Esophagectomy—a New Dawn of EsophagealSurgery

Cancer shared this article with you from Inoreader Minimal Invasive Esophagectomy—a New Dawn of EsophagealSurgery Via Latest Results for Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology Abstract Surgery is the mainstay of esophageal cancer. However, esophagectomy is a major surgical trauma on a patient with high morbidity and mortality. The intent of minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is to decrease the degree of surgical trauma and perioperative morbidity associated with open surgery, and provide faster recovery and shorter hospital stay with the equivalent oncological outcome. It also allows for lesser pulmonary morbidity, less blood loss, less pain, and a better quality of life. MIE is safe and effective but has a steep learning curve with high technical expertise. Recently, it is increasingly accepted and adopted all over the globe. In this article, we discuss the safety, efficacy, short-term, and oncological outcomes of thoracoscopic- and laparoscopic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy and robotic surgery compared with open esophagectomy with a special focus on the Indian perspective. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.