Abstract

PIRCHI, E. Daniel et al. Esofagectomía subtotal por abordaje mini-invasivo: resultados de una experiencia inicial. Rev. argent. cir. [online]. 2013, vol.104, n.1, pp.6-13. ISSN 2250-639X.

Background: múltiple techniques of esophagectomy are mini-invasive (MIÉ). Its great heterogeneity makes the meta-analyses do not give conclusive results and series with standardized techniques may be required. There are few published experiences of esophagectomies subtotals with anastomosis performed entirely by the via mini-invasive intrathoracics. There are no publications of MIÉ in our country. Objective: To evalúate the initial results of a consecutive series of MIÉ with intrathoracic anastomosis. Setting: Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires. Design: retrospective observational study Population: 34 esophagectomies-operated patients completely mini-invasive from 2009 to 2011, with more than 6 months of follow-up. Method: the hybrid cases (combined approaches mini-invasive and conventional) were excluded. An initial series of EMI with the subtotals intrathoracic anastomosis by totally laparoscopic and thoracoscopic approach was evaluated. Results: Of the 34 EMI, 26 were with intrathoracic anastomosis. There were no conversions. The average number of nodes resected was 26.1. Total morbidity was 38.2, of which higher subtotals morbidity was the 19.2. There was a (2.9) mortality due to bleeding post endoscopio stent placement. The 85 patients presented survival free of disease with followup of 21 months. There were no local recurrences or implants in trocar site. Conclusions: The EMI with intrathoracic anastomosis is a safe technique with advantages in recovery and post-operative morbidity. It allows type fast track with short hospital stay times. This approach enabled radical lymphadenectomy with low respiratory impact.

Keywords : Esophagus; Esophagectomy techniques; Intrathoracic anastomosis.