Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2007 Mar;40(3):244-246.

Left Upper Mediastinal Lymph Nodes Dissection during Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea. kjna@chonnam.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hwasoon Chonnam National University Hospital, Korea.

Abstract

Mediastinal lymph node dissection is a method that increases the long term survival of patients with an esophageal carcinoma. However, dissection of the left mediastinal lymph node is almost impossible, as it is not easy to see. Herein, a left mediastinal lymph node dissection, with thoracoscopy through a cervical incision wound during minimal invasive esophageal surgery, is reported.

Keyword

Mediastinal lymph nodes; Carcinoma, esophageal; Minimally invasive surgery; Thoracoscopy

MeSH Terms

Esophagectomy*
Humans
Lymph Node Excision
Lymph Nodes*
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Thoracoscopy
Wounds and Injuries
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