Is complete right cervical paraesophageal lymph node dissection possible in the prone position during thoracoscopic esophagectomy?

ConclusionsThere were no residual LNs in the area ventral to the right cervical RLN in 64% of the patients who underwent additional cervical lymphadenectomy after the right thoracoscopic approach in the prone position. Further studies with larger patient cohort or randomization are required to confirm our results.
Source: Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research