Clinical application of thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal neoplasms in lateral prone position
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-7368.2013.10.024
- VernacularTitle:侧俯卧位下胸腔镜食管切除术治疗食管癌的临床应用
- Author:
Yulong HOU
;
Wei GUO
;
Zhijian YANG
;
Jianqiang ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Esophageal neoplasms;
Posture
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2013;12(10):837-838
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thirty-three patients with esophageal carcinoma (T3N1M0 or less) underwent thoracoscopic surgery in lateral prone position for esophagectomy from February 2010 to November 2012.Their postoperative outcomes and survivals were retrospectively analyzed.The results confirmed the feasibility and safety of this mini-invasive thoracoscopic procedure in lateral prone position for patients with esophageal carcinoma.A possible advantage of lateral prone technique is that in case of an emergency switch to open surgery,precious time may be saved in changing body position.
