Abstract:Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy is followed by a considerable anastomotic leakage rate, which is a potentially fatal complication, followed by increased morbidity and mortality. The emergence of minimally invasive surgery led to a wide variety of anastomotic techniques, three of which are mainly preferred. Hand-sewn anastomoses can be performed in an end-to-end or end-to-side manner, while stapled end-to-end or end-to-side anastomoses are conducted either as circular-stapled anastomoses using a transorally inserted a… Show more
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