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ArticleSurgery today2024

Laparoscopic versus open abdominal lymph node dissection for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis.

Takashi Ofuchi, Masaaki Iwatsuki, Chihiro Matsumoto, Tasuku Toihata, Keisuke Kosumi, Yoshifumi Baba, Yuji Miyamoto, Naoya Yoshida, Hideo Baba

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Takashi OfuchiDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Masaaki IwatsukiDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan. maiwa217@kumamoto-u.ac.jp.
Chihiro MatsumotoDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Tasuku ToihataDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Keisuke KosumiDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Yoshifumi BabaDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Yuji MiyamotoDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Naoya YoshidaDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.
Hideo BabaDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto-City, 860-8556, Japan.

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Abstract

purposeTo compare the short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic and open abdominal lymph node dissection using propensity score matching (PSM) analysis.

methodsThe subjects of this retrospective analysis were 459 patients who underwent curative resection for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) between May, 2005 and December, 2019, at our hospital. Patients were divided into two groups: the Laparoscopic (Lap group) and the Open (Open group). Post-PSM, 139 patients from each group were selected for the analysis to compare the short- and long-term outcomes between the groups.

resultsThe Lap group experienced fewer Clavien-Dindo (CD) Grade ≥ 2 complications (28.1% vs. 40.3%, P = 0.04) and lower rates of abdominal surgical site infections (SSI) (2.9% vs. 7.9%, P = 0.02) than the Open group. The number of lymph nodes harvested was similar in the Lap and Open groups (14.8 ± 7.5 vs. 15.7 ± 8.6, P = 0.34). There was no significant difference in 3-year overall survival rates (81.2% vs. 69.5%, P = 0.12) or relapse-free survival rates (61.1% vs. 58.2%, P = 0.54) between the groups.

conclusionsLaparoscopic abdominal lymph node dissection for ESCC can be performed safely and appears to be beneficial.

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AbdomenEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaLaparoscopyLymph Node ExcisionPropensity ScoreAgedEsophagectomyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSurgical Wound InfectionSurvival RateEsophageal squamous cell carcinomaEsophagectomyLaparoscopic abdominal lymph node dissectionMinimal invasive surgeryPropensity score matching analysis

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