Extent and Boundaries of Lymph Node Stations During Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: A Survey Among Dutch Esophageal Surgeons
M. H. M. Ketel,
D. C. van der Aa,
S. P. G. Henckens
et al.
Abstract:Background
The optimal extent of lymph node dissection (LND) and the anatomic boundaries per lymph node station (LNS) during minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer remain a topic of debate. This study investigated the opinion of Dutch esophageal cancer surgeons on their routine LND extent and anatomic boundaries per LNS during MIE.
Methods
In April 2023, an English web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted. In each of the 15 Dutc… Show more
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