Which surgery is safer for esophageal cancer? new study compares two techniques
NCT ID NCT04217239
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at 272 people with esophageal cancer to compare two types of minimally invasive surgery: Ivor-Lewis and McKeown. The goal was to see which approach leads to fewer complications and better recovery. Both surgeries use small incisions and a camera, but they differ in where the connection is made after removing the cancer.
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Yunpeng Zhao
Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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