Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy Book Section
| Authors: | Turner, S. R.; Molena, D.; Litle, V. R. |
| Editors: | Scott-Conner, C. E. H.; Kaiser, A. M.; Nguyen, N. T.; Sarpel, U.; Sugg, S. L. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy |
| Abstract: | Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (esophagectomy via right chest and abdominal approach) is indicated for resection of carcinomas of the distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction. This chapter describes the laparoscopic and thoracoscopic approaches to this procedure. It includes information on indications, preoperative preparation, pitfalls and danger points, documentation, and postoperative care. Detailed descriptions of both operative strategy and surgical technique are included. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2014, 2022. |
| Keywords: | thoracoscopy; esophagectomy; esophageal carcinoma; ivor lewis esophagectomy; esophageal surgery |
| Book Title: | Chassin’s Operative Strategy in General Surgery: An Expositive Atlas. 5th ed. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-030-81414-4 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Publication Place: | Cham, Switzerland |
| Date Published: | 2022-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 115 |
| End Page: | 125 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-030-81415-1_14 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book chapter: 14 -- Source: Scopus |
