Complete minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophageal resection
Authors:
P. Zonča; M. Peteja; V. Richter; P. Vávra; P. Ostruszka; D. Worek; J. Stigler
Authors‘ workplace:
Chirurgická klinika, FN LF Ostravské univerzity
přednosta: doc. MUDr. P. Zonča, Ph. D., FRCS, MBA
Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2017, roč. 96, č. 3, s. 114-119.
Category:
Original articles
Overview
Introduction:
Minimally invasive esophagectomy is becoming a standard procedure in the treatment of esophageal cancer. We would like to present our experience with Ivor Lewis esophagectomy completed by minimally invasive technique.
Methods:
The primary aim of the study was to analyse potential technical difficulties and intraoperative complications of thoracolaparoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis. A secondary aim of the study was to evaluate postoperative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. The inclusion criterion for the study was a history of thoracolaparoscopic esophagectomy. Multidisciplinary approach was employed in the diagnosis, surgery indications and perioperative care of all patients.
Results:
Between January 2011 and January 2016, 19 patients underwent completely minimally invasive esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis. There were 13 men and 6 women. Adenocarcinoma was confirmed by histopathological examination in all the patients. The cumulative postoperative morbidity was 68.4%. According to the Clavien-Dindo classification, we recorded grade I complications in 10.5% of the patients, grade II in 15.8%, grade III in 36.8% and grade IV in 5.3% of the patients. Anastomotic leak was the most serious complication; it was initially managed by negative pressure (vacuum) therapy followed by stent implantation. Postoperative mortality was 0%. Mean hospital stay was 12 days and mean stay at intensive care unit was 3.6 days.
Conclusions:
The basic oncosurgical principles of radicality need to be respected during minimally invasive procedures. However, functionality, safety, and cost effectiveness have to be preserved as well. In this paper, we present thoracolaparoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy as one of feasible and accessible options of intrathoracic anastomosis. It seems to be safe with respect to technical obstacles, short-term and long-term complications.
Key words:
esophagectomy – intrathoracic – anastomosis – laparoscopy – thoracoscopy
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