New Pre-Surgery step may reduce leaks in esophageal cancer operations

NCT ID NCT03896399

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested a two-step surgery approach for 22 people with esophageal cancer who had hardened arteries, which raises the risk of leaks after the main surgery. First, doctors performed a keyhole procedure to prepare the stomach by improving its blood supply. About two weeks later, the main cancer-removal surgery was done. The goal was to see if this preparation step was safe and could lower serious complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Cologne

    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50937, Germany

  • University Medical Center Utrecht

    Utrecht, 3584 CX, Netherlands

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