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Video-assisted endoscopic esophagectomy with stapled intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis

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Thoracic esophagus was usually removed through the transhiatal approach or via an open thoracotomy. The long incision and spreading of the ribs usually resulted in much pain and interference with chest wall mechanics. Today, with the development of a video-assisted endoscopic procedure, many intrathoracic lesions can be removed through small incision. Since March 1992 we have attempted 20 esophagectomies and reconstruction using a right thoracoscopic approach in 16 males and 4 females whose average age was 56 years. Indications for its use were esophageal cancer in 17 patients (squamous cell carcinoma in 12 patients, adenocarcinoma in 5) and caustic stenosis in 3. It is our impression that video-assisted endoscopic esophagectomy and reconstruction potentially causes less trauma, less postoperative discomfort, and a rapid functional recuperation. Our initial experiences showed that it is a feasible, effective procedure.

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On peut enlever l'oesophage thoracique soit par voie transhiatale soit par thoracotomie. L'incision, relativement longue, et l'écartement des côtes nécessaires sont, cependant, sources de douleurs et perturbent la mécanique de la paroi thoracique. Aujourd'hui, grâce à la chirurgie vidéo-assistée, on peut envisager l'ablation de beaucoup de lésions intrathoraciques par de toutes petites incisions. Depuis Mars 1992, nous avons effectué 20 oesophagectomies suivies de rétablissement de continuité par thoracoscopie droite chez 16 hommes et 4 femmes dont l'âge moyen était de 56 ans. Les indications ont été un cancer de l'oesophage chez 17 (cancer épidermoïde chez 12 et adénocarcinome chez 5), et une sténose caustique chez trois patients. D'après nos résultats, l'oesophagectomie suivie de rétablissement de continuité par chirurgie vidéo-assistée est associée à moins de traumatisme, moins d'inconfort postopératoire et à une meilleure récupération fonctionnelle. Notre expérience initiale montre qu'elle est réalisable et efficace.

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El esófago torácico fue resecado a través del método transhiatal o mediante toracotomía abierta. La larga incisión torácica y la separación de las costillas resultó en mucho dolor y considerable interferencia con la mecánica de la pared torácica. En la actualidad, gracias al desarrollo de los procedimientos endoscópicos video-asistidos, un número significativo de lesiones intratorácicas son susceptibles de resección a través de incisiones pequeñas. A partir de marzo de 1992 bemos intentado 20 esofagectomías con reconstrucción utilizando un abordaje toracoscópico derecho en 16 hombres y 4 mujeres cuya edad promedio fue 56 años. Las indicaciones para la intervención fueron cáncer del esófago en 17 pacientes (carcinoma escamocelular en 12, adenocarcinoma en 5) y estenosis cáustica en 3. Es nuestra impresión que la esofagectomía y reconstrucción endoscópica video-asistida produce menos trauma y menos incomodidad postoperatoria con recuperación funcional más rápida. Nuestra experiencia inicial demuestra que el procedimiento es factible y efectivo.

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Liu, HP., Chang, CH., Lin, P.J. et al. Video-assisted endoscopic esophagectomy with stapled intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis. World J. Surg. 19, 745–747 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00295920

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