Differences in Esophageal Cancer Surgery in Terms of Surgical Approach and Extent of Lymphadenectomy: Findings of an International Survey

• Published in: Annals of surgical oncology Vol. 26; no. 7; pp. 2063 - 2072
• Main Authors: van Rijswijk, A. S., Hagens, E. R. C., van der Peet, D. L., van Berge Henegouwen, M. I., Gisbertz, S. S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.07.2019; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Adenocarcinoma; Adenocarcinoma - pathology; Adenocarcinoma - surgery; Biopsy; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery; Classification systems; Demography; Esophageal cancer; Esophageal carcinoma; Esophageal Neoplasms - pathology; Esophageal Neoplasms - surgery; Esophagectomy - trends; Esophagogastric Junction - pathology; Esophagogastric Junction - surgery; Esophagus; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; International Agencies; Lymph Node Excision - trends; Lymph nodes; Lymphatic system; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Metastases; Middle Aged; Oncology; Practice Patterns, Physicians' - trends; Prognosis; Squamous cell carcinoma; Surgeons; Surgery; Surgical Oncology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Thoracic Oncology

Introduction Esophagectomy and lymphadenectomy are essential parts of the multimodal treatment of esophageal carcinoma with curative intent. Treatment regimens vary globally and are subject to debate. A global survey was designed to gain insight into current practice. Methods Fifty-seven internation...