ReviewLangenbeck's archives of surgery2020
Strategies to prevent anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy and gastric conduit reconstruction.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 55 citations in OpenAlex.
- Risk and protective factors for postoperative anastomotic leakage in esophageal and gastrointestinal surgery: an umbrella review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Interventions to prevent anastomotic leak after esophageal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Securing the Achilles' Heel of Esophagectomy: An Updated Evidence-Based Roadmap for Anastomotic Leak Prevention.Cancers · 2026Review
- Outcomes of Prophylactic Suction Drainage Using the Freka Nasojejunal Tube Compared to Free Drainage on Development of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Anastomotic Leaks.ANZ journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in esophagectomy: a comprehensive review of current practices.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure as a first-line treatment for post-esophagectomy anastomotic leaks: A paradigm shift in management.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Review
- A standardized and reproducible rodent model of esophagogastric anastomosis healing following esophageal transection.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Modified low-cost EndoVac is safe and efficacious for treatment of postoperative leaks even at low pressures.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
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- Surgical Timing and Outcomes in Esophageal Cancer: Insights from One- and Two-Stage Esophagectomies in a Polish Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Addressing Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy: Insights from a Specialized Unit.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Endoscopic negative-pressure treatment : From management of complications to pre-emptive active reflux drainage in abdomino-thoracic esophageal resection-A new safety concept for esophageal surgery.Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- The Impact of EndoVAC in Addressing Post-Esophagectomy Anastomotic Leak in Esophageal Cancer Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- Identification of intraoperative hypoxemia and hypoproteinemia as prognostic indicators in anastomotic leakage post-radical gastrectomy: an 8-year multicenter study utilizing machine learning techniques.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Article
- [Endoscopic negative pressure treatment : From management of complications to pre-emptive active reflux drainage in abdominothoracic esophageal resection-A new safety concept for esophageal surgery].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Article
- Safety of omitting nasogastric decompression after esophagectomy: a propensity score-matched study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2023Article
- Clinical utility and applicability of the,Esophagus Complication Consensus Group' (ECCG) classification of anastomotic leakage following hybrid Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2023Article
- Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy of Upper Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leaks: How to Deal with the Challenges (with Video).Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundSurgery remains the cornerstone of esophageal cancer treatment but is burdened with high procedure-related morbidity. Anastomotic leakage as the most important surgical complication after esophagectomy is a key indicator for quality in surgical outcome research. PURPOSE: The aim of this narrative review is to assess and summarize the current knowledge on prevention of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy and to provide orientation for the reader in this challenging field of surgery.
conclusionsThere are various strategies to reduce postoperative morbidity and to prevent anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy, including adequate patient selection and preparation, and many technical-surgical and anesthesiological details. The scientific evidence regarding those strategies is highly heterogeneous, ranging from expert's recommendations to randomized controlled trials. This review is intended to serve as an empirical guideline to improve the clinical management of patients undergoing esophagectomy with a special focus on anastomotic leakage prevention.
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