Laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy improves hospital outcomes and reduces cost: a single-institution analysis of laparoscopic-assisted and open techniques
Conclusion
When compared to OTHE, LTHE improves surgical outcomes and decreases hospital costs; short-term oncologic outcomes are similar. LTHE is preferable to OTHE in patients requiring transhiatal esophagectomy.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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