2014
Learning Curve to Lymph Node Resection in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Cancer
Dhamija A, Rosen JE, Dhamija A, Rothberg BE, Kim AW, Detterbeck FC, Boffa DJ. Learning Curve to Lymph Node Resection in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Cancer. Innovations Technology And Techniques In Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery 2014, 9: 286-291. PMID: 25084251, DOI: 10.1097/imi.0000000000000082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymph node yieldComplete resectionInvasive esophagectomyNode yieldSurgeon experienceMinimally Invasive EsophagectomyLymph node resectionSingle-surgeon seriesHigh-grade dysplasiaNode resectionComplete lymphadenectomyLymph nodesRetrospective reviewSurgical marginsOncologic efficacyNegative marginsOncologic aspectsInstitutional databaseEsophageal cancerInvasive approachLate subgroupsOpen approachMultivariate analysisResectionSafe alternative
2013
Minimally invasive oesophagectomy more expensive than open despite shorter length of stay†
Dhamija A, Dhamija A, Hancock J, McCloskey B, Kim AW, Detterbeck FC, Boffa DJ. Minimally invasive oesophagectomy more expensive than open despite shorter length of stay†. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2013, 45: 904-909. PMID: 24092502, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen transthoracicInvasive oesophagectomyOesophageal cancerHigher surgical expenseShorter hospital stayDay of surgeryTotal hospital costsGreater overall costsMIO groupMIO patientsSurgical expensesHospital stayOperative mortalityEntire hospitalizationTranshiatal approachInpatient hospitalizationHealth care economyOpen groupHospital costsShorter lengthInvasive approachTheatre costsBaseline statusInvasive proceduresMedian cost