title: Total three-stage oesophagectomy for cancer of the oesophagus.
abstract: The technique of total three-stage oesophagectomy is described fully. Points of detail in the procedure of the abdominal, thoracic and cervical phases are emphasized. A brief note is made regarding the management of the respiratory situation at the end of the operation.
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery