Abstract
Introduction
Surgical management of corrosive stricture of the esophagus entails replacement of the scarred esophagus with a gastric or colonic conduit. This has traditionally been done using the conventional open surgical approach. We herein describe the first ever reported minimally invasive technique for performing retrosternal esophageal bypass using a stomach conduit.
Methods
Patients with corrosive stricture involving the esophagus alone with a normal stomach were selected. The surgery was performed with the patient in supine position using four abdominal ports and a transverse skin crease neck incision. Steps included mobilization of the stomach and division of the gastroesophageal junction, creation of a retrosternal space, transposition of stomach into the neck (via retrosternal space), and a cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.
Results
Four patients with corrosive stricture of the esophagus underwent this procedure. The average duration of surgery was 260 (240–300) min. All patients could be ambulated on the first postoperative day and were allowed oral liquids between the fifth and seventh day. At mean follow-up of 6.5 (3–9) months, all are euphagic to solid diet and have excellent cosmetic results.
Conclusions
Laparoscopic bypass for corrosive stricture of the esophagus using a gastric conduit is technically feasible. It results in early postoperative recovery, effective relief of dysphagia, and excellent cosmesis in these young patients.
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Javed, A., Agarwal, A.K. Laparoscopic retrosternal bypass for corrosive stricture of the esophagus. Surg Endosc 26, 3344–3349 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-012-2307-3
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