Postoperative complications and survival rate of esophageal cancer: Two-period analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: Multidisciplinary assessment of patients with esophageal cancer, as well as better selection and indication of treatment and the introduction of new minimally invasive techniques (thoracoscopy and triangularized mechanical anastomosis), have improved the morbidity and mortality rates of esophagectomies, resulting in increased survival rates of these patients.
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Source: Cirugia eEspanola - June 21, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Moral Moral GI, Viana Miguel M, Vidal Doce Ó, Martínez Castro R, Parra López R, Palomo Luquero A, Cardo Díez MJ, Sánchez Pedrique I, Santos González J, Zanfaño Palacios J Tags: Cir Esp Source Type: research