2017
DOI: 10.1590/0100-69912017005002
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Thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy: thoracic stage in prone position

Abstract: Esofagectomia vídeo-tóraco-laparoscópica com tempo torácico em posição pronada METHODSWe conducted a prospective, non-randomi-

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“…A prone position for TLE has been proposed as an alternative to the lateral approach by a few authors, citing potential benefits such as better surgeon ergonomics and operative exposure, shorter operative time, and decreased pulmonary morbidity 3,4,6,17,18) . The conversion to a thoracotomy is theoretically more difficult in the prone than the left lateral position.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…A prone position for TLE has been proposed as an alternative to the lateral approach by a few authors, citing potential benefits such as better surgeon ergonomics and operative exposure, shorter operative time, and decreased pulmonary morbidity 3,4,6,17,18) . The conversion to a thoracotomy is theoretically more difficult in the prone than the left lateral position.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, esophagectomy is a highly invasive procedure that can lead to severe postoperative complications 2) . Recently, results from several prominent academic institutions have demonstrated the feasibility of the minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) [3][4][5][6] . This technique is technically challenging and requires advanced laparoscopic and thoracoscopic skills.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…La técnica quirúrgica tóraco-laparoscópica consiste en 3 tiempos: toracoscopía, laparoscopía y cervicotomía. El tiempo torácico en la posición decúbito prono ha demostrado, a su vez, ser una alternativa segura en comparación con la posición en decúbito dorsal [3].…”
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