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Editorial
. 2025 Feb 28;17(2):538-541.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-24-1927. Epub 2025 Feb 27.

Laparoscopic or open abdominal surgery with thoracotomy: future directions from the ROMIO trial in esophageal cancer

Hiroyuki Kitagawa  1 , Satoru Seo  1
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Editorial

Laparoscopic or open abdominal surgery with thoracotomy: future directions from the ROMIO trial in esophageal cancer

Hiroyuki Kitagawa et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Hybrid esophagectomy; cost-effectiveness; laparoscopic gastric mobilization; postoperative complications; quality of life.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-24-1927/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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