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ArticleCureus2024

Contemporary Role of Open Left Thoracoabdominal Approach in Esophageal Malignancy Treatment.

Dionysios Dellaportas, Ioannis Margaris, Panagiotis Latsonas, Anastasia Pikouli, Iakovos Vlachos, Dimitrios Papakonstantinou, Nikolaos Pararas, Constantinos Nastos, Despoina Myoteri, Emmanuel Pikoulis

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Dionysios Dellaportas3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Ioannis Margaris4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Panagiotis Latsonas3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Anastasia Pikouli3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Iakovos VlachosDepartment of Pathology, Aretaieion University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Dimitrios Papakonstantinou3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Nikolaos Pararas3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Constantinos Nastos3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Despoina MyoteriDepartment of Pathology, Aretaieion University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Emmanuel Pikoulis3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.

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Abstract

introductionDespite the widespread use of minimally invasive techniques, open left thoracoabdominal esophagectomy (LTE) can offer excellent visualization and adaptability. The current study aimed to present and evaluate the outcomes related to an open LTE in esophageal malignancy treatment.

methodsA retrospective cohort analysis of data collected from two institutions was performed, including patients with distal esophageal or junctional tumors who underwent open LTE between November 2018 and December 2023.

resultsTwenty-two patients were included (16 males; mean age 62.8 years). Postoperative complications occurred in eight patients (36%), with pulmonary complications being the most prevalent (seven patients; 32%). One patient experienced a clinical anastomotic leak. No reoperations or escalation to a higher level of care were required. In-hospital and 30-day mortality were zero. Tumor cells were found at the surgical margins in six patients (27%). The mean lymph node yield was 27. During the follow-up period, there were nine deaths and 11 cases of disease recurrence. Isolated locoregional recurrence was seen in five patients (23%). The one-year and two-year overall survival rates were 79% and 47%, respectively.

conclusionIn selected cases, open LTE remains a valid and safe operation with acceptable morbidity and oncological efficacy.

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esophageal carcinomaesophageal surgeryesophagectomygastroesophageal cancermalignant esophageal condition

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PMID39040781
PMCPMC11262707

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