| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882301 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Minimally invasive esophagectomy is a feasible and safe alternative to open esophagectomy. The stomach is the preferred conduit for gastrointestinal reconstruction after esophagogastrectomy; however, if the stomach is not usable, the colon can be interposed as an alternative conduit. We describe the technique of minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy in a patient with a gastric cardia cancer involving the gastric body and distal esophagus. Laparoscopic colonic interposition using the right colon based on the middle colic vessels was used to restore gastrointestinal continuity.
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Authors
Ninh T. MD, FACS, Marcelo MD, Christine BS, James BS, Zuri MD, Michael MD,