VATS Esophagectomy

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VATS Esophagectomy

What is the full form of VATS esophagectomy?

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) uni portal intrathoracic esophagectomy.

What are VATS for esophageal surgery?

The classical video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approach to esophageal cancer uses four incisions. The rationale is to facilitate movement of the instruments and the esophagus and also suturing during placement of a purse-string suture for an intrathoracic anastomosis.

What is esophagectomy surgery?

Open esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus. This is the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. After it is removed, the esophagus is rebuilt from part of your stomach or part of your large intestine.

VATS Esophagectomy,

• Also, include- What are the indications of VATS Esophagectomy?
• Cancer of esophagus
• Perforation of esophagus
• Corrosive injury to the esophagus