Esofagectomia transdiafragmática vídeo-assistida / Video-assisted transdiaphragmatic esofagectomy

ABSTRACT

The best approach for esophageal cancer is still under discussion. We describe a modification in the technique of the transdiafragmatic esophagectomy for esophageal neoplasm, with the help of a video-camera. This method is specially useful in tumours localized in the thoracic segment of the esophagus. In this study we found no increase in morbidity or operative time, with elimination of the "blind angle" during traditional dissection