title: The role of minimal-access surgery in esophageal disease.
abstract: Modern advances in equipment and techniques have made it possible to treat many esophageal diseases with minimally invasive techniques. This chapter describes the impact of thoracoscopy and laparoscopy on esophageal surgery, with particular emphasis on the technique and results of esophageal myotomy, antireflux operations, and esophageal resection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Pellegrini
mesh_terms: D019723:Endoscopes; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome