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Thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer can be performed in multiple positions, such as the lateral decubitus position or prone position, using various techniques. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, and surgeons can select an appropriate approach based on their preferences. Except for the reduction of pulmonary complications, the benefits of thoracoscopic esophagectomy, including oncologic outcomes, have not been proven scientifically. This review describes the approaches and procedures of thoracoscopic esophagectomy and presents scientific evidence for this procedure.
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Park, S.Y. (2022). Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Detailed Procedures and Review. In: Kim, K., Haam, S., Kim, H.K. (eds) Techniques in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2472-9_10
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