Learning Curve to Lymph Node Resection in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Cancer
Dhamija A, Rosen J, Dhamija A, Rothberg BE, Kim A, Detterbeck F, Boffa D. 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. DOI: 10.1177/155698451400900405.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLymph node yieldComplete resectionInvasive esophagectomyNode yieldSurgeon experienceMinimally Invasive EsophagectomyLymph node resectionSingle-surgeon seriesHigh-grade dysplasiaNode resectionComplete lymphadenectomyLymph nodesSurgical marginsOncologic efficacyRetrospective reviewNegative marginsOncologic aspectsEsophageal cancerInstitutional databaseInvasive approachLate subgroupsOpen approachMultivariate analysisResectionSafe alternative