A comparison of the surgical invasiveness and short-term outcomes between thoracoscopic and pneumatic mediastinoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer

ConclusionPME seems to be less invasive than TE and can be considered the preferred option for patients with lower-stage esophageal cancer expected to have severe pleural adhesion or who cannot tolerate TE.
Source: Surgery Today - Category: Surgery Source Type: research