New keyhole surgery for esophageal cancer shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT07581236

First seen May 21, 2026 ยท Last updated May 21, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new surgical technique for esophageal cancer that avoids a large chest incision. 35 patients with early-stage cancer received this less invasive procedure. The goal was to see if it could lower complication rates while still effectively removing the cancer. Results were compared to a similar group who had standard surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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