Minimally invasive esophagectomy: Preservation of arch of Azygos vein in prone position

We describe our modified technique of MIE in prone position with preservation of the arch of azygos vein. In our experience with 14 patients, the mean operative duration was 378 min (standard deviation [SD] 378 ± 59 min) and the mean blood loss was 390 ml (SD 390 ± 142 ml). The mean lymph node count was 28 (range 17–54). The Visick score was I in 12 (85.7%) patients and II in 2 (14.3%) patients at follow-up. The preservation of azygos vein arch is a technically feasible procedure and may be associated with a better quality of life outcome.

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - June 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Madhabananda Kar Mohammed Imaduddin Dillip K Muduly Mahesh Sultania Tim Houghton Manas Kumar Panigrahi Satyajeet Misra Susama Patra Sudipta Mohakud Source Type: research