Organ preservation and watch-and-wait strategy in esophageal cancer: a promising future
10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20240104-00007
- VernacularTitle:食管癌器官保留及等待观察：未来可期
- Author:
Heng JIAO
1
;
Lijie TAN
Author Information
1. 复旦大学附属中山医院胸外科，上海 200032
- Keywords:
Esophageal neoplasms;
Immunotherapy;
Neoadjuvant therapy;
Organ preservation;
Watch and wait strategy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2024;27(4):348-352
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The traditional treatment modalities for esophageal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, each presenting its own limitations. With advancements in endoscopic techniques and the integration of immunotherapy, the feasibility and safety of organ preservation have significantly improved, offering patients improved survival and quality of life. The selection of patients suitable for organ preservation treatment demands ongoing exploration. Those selected for this approach require rigorous monitoring, with surgical intervention as a salvation for tumor progression or metastasis, though the timing of surgery remains a topic of debate. Organ preservation and watch-and-wait strategy may provide a more conservative treatment option, aiming to maximize quality of life.
