title: Minimally invasive esophageal surgery.
abstract: Laparoscopic procedures have achieved results equivalent to their open counterparts, with shorter hospital stays and less incisional morbidity. These procedures should be performed by surgeons trained in minimally invasive techniques. Overall, patient satisfaction with regard to symptom response is excellent.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bowen
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013906:Thoracoscopy