| Objective To explore the feasibility of laparoscopy-assisted esophagectomy.Methods From January 2010 to December 2010,35 patients with esophageal carcinoma in our hospital,including 19 cases by laparoscopy-assisted esophagectomy,16 cases with left thoracal esophagectomy.Results All the operation are successfully performed by laparoscopy.No patient required laparotomy.The number of removed lymph nodes was 20.8±12.7.Postoperative complication included gastric retention (2 patients). The number of removed lymph nodes by left thoracal esophagectomy was 16.2±9.8(P>0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopy-assisted esophagectomy is a safe feasible technique and can provide a wider extent of lymphadenectomy.But the 5-year survival rate still need more study. |
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