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. 2016 Apr;201(2):364-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.11.030. Epub 2015 Nov 25.

Esophageal reconstruction: posterior mediastinal or retrosternal route

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Esophageal reconstruction: posterior mediastinal or retrosternal route

Jingrong Yang et al. J Surg Res. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

Background: Although posterior mediastinal (PM) route and retrosternal (RS) route have been used for reconstruction after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE), the optimal route remains controversial. This study reviewed our experiences with McKeown MIEs for esophageal cancer and aimed to investigate which route was better for esophageal reconstruction.

Materials and methods: From December 2011 to December 2013, 103 patients who underwent McKeown MIE and esophageal reconstruction by PM or RS routes were reviewed. The decision regarding which approach was appropriated mainly depended on the first surgeon's preference and experience. Baseline demographics, operative, and postoperative data of the patients were analyzed.

Results: Fifty-six and forty-seven patients receiving PM and RS route reconstruction were reviewed, respectively. Shorter operation time (P = 0.001), less blood loss (P = 0.029), and longer route length (P < 0.001) were observed in PM route compared with RS route. No difference was observed in the resection type, harvested lymph node, intensive care unit and hospital stay, postoperative complications, and in-hospital mortality between the two routes (all P > 0.05).

Conclusions: Both RS route and PM route were safe and effective. PM route was associated with shorter operation time, less blood loss, but longer route length compared with RS route.

Keywords: Minimally invasive esophagectomy; Posterior mediastinal route; Retrosternal route.

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