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ReviewTranslational gastroenterology and hepatology2018

Minimally invasive esophagectomy for Barrett's adenocarcinoma.

Emanuele Asti, Daniele Bernardi, Marco Sozzi, Luigi Bonavina

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Review in Translational gastroenterology and hepatology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Emanuele AstiDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Italy.
Daniele BernardiDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Italy.
Marco SozziDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Italy.
Luigi BonavinaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Italy.
University of Milan · ITIRCCS Policlinico San Donato · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Minimally invasive esophagectomy has become the preferred approach for invasive Barrett's adenocarcinoma because it can speed recovery and enhance patient's quality of life. Multiple minimally invasive surgical techniques have been described during the last two decades. Preoperative staging, anatomy and physiological patient's status, comorbidity, and experience of the surgical team should drive the choice of the surgical approach. The trans-thoracic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, either hybrid or totally minimal invasive, remains the preferred approach in these patients. Lymph node yield and short-term clinical outcomes have proven similar to open surgery, while quality of life appears improved. To establish a minimally invasive esophagectomy program, a steep learning curve and a multidisciplinary approach are required in order to provide optimal staging, personalized therapy, and adequate perioperative care. The role of minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of invasive Barrett's adenocarcinoma will continue to expand in synergy with enhanced recovery after surgery pathways.

Indexed as

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC)Ivor Lewis esophagectomylaparoscopyminimally invasive esophagectomythoracoscopytrans-hiatal esophagectomy

Identifiers

PMID30505964
PMCPMC6232057
OpenAlexW2895927479

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