title: Hybrid trans-thoracic esophagectomy with side-to-side stapled intra-thoracic esophagogastric anastomosis for esophageal cancer.
abstract: Esophagectomy is the primary treatment modality for non-metastatic esophageal cancer. A trans-thoracic approach is used in most centers in the United States. Anastomotic complications, such as leakage and stricture, are associated with worse short-term and long-term outcomes. Recent data suggest that a side-to-side mechanical intra-thoracic esophagogastric anastomosis is associated with a reduced rate of anastomotic leaks and strictures. This article describes the technique of trans-thoracic hybrid esophagectomy with side-to-side intra-thoracic esophagogastric anastomosis for esophageal cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Center for Esophageal Diseases, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 S. Maryland Ave, MC 5031, Room G-207, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Marco E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Allaix
authors.forename: Fernando A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Herbella
authors.forename: Marco G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Patti
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*