Prevention of Anastomotic Leak in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: The Role of Anastomotic Technique and Adjuvant Surgical Strategies

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....

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Main Authors: Kotidis, Efstathios, Anestiadou, Elissavet
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2022
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/82609
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