Resection of an Esophageal Diverticulum by Thoracoscopy in Prone Position.

We present the case of a 60 year old male with a large midesophageal diverticulum, treated successfully by four-port VATS in prone position (procedure summarized in video). Thoracoscopy is a good approach for direct visualization of the diverticulum, prone position has several advantages to help clear the view. We advise against routine myotomy for middle-third diverticula given the risk of poor functional result and diverticulization of the myotomy itself. PMID: 30315798 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research