July Esophagram - Vol. 7 / Issue 6

Vol. 7 Issue 6 - July 2020

Watch the latest roundtable: Effect of COVID-19 on managing esophageal diseases

The Guidelines Committee is pleased to present another roundtable discussion: Effect of COVID-19 on managing esophageal diseases . This discussion was moderated by Cesare Hassan who was joined by an international panel of speakers including: Sergey Kashin, Russia; CS Pramesh, India; Asim Shabbir, Singapore; and Shannon Chan, Hong Kong.

ISDE leaders and members are celebrating 40 years of contributing to the development and dissemination of information about the esophagus. Join us in commemorating the success and impact of past Presidents in the ISDE Presidential Biography Series.

ISDE Presidential Biography Series:

Professor Kenneth K. Wang - ISDE President 2014 -2016

Professor Wang served as the 13th President of the ISDE. His participation with societies in East Asian countries, such as the People’s Republic of China and Japan, facilitated a lasting connection with the Chinese Society of Diseases of the Esophagus and the ISDE. This has been an outstanding benefit and resulted in an increased number of Chinese members.

Find out more in Professor Wang's Presidential Biography .

Celebrating 40 Years

Learn about the development of ISDE and the evolution of its world congresses on our 40 year anniversary page .

DOTE - Volume 33, Issue 7, July 2020

Checkout the latest DOTE issue for articles on Benign Esophageal and Malignant Esophageal Diseases; See the full table of contents.

The influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on esophagogastric cancer services: an international survey of esophagogastric surgeons

DOTE Volume 33, Issue 7 | Editor's Choice

Free Article

Several guidelines to guide clinical practice among esophagogastric surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic were produced. However, none provide reflection of current service provision. This international survey aimed to clarify the changes observed in esophageal and gastric cancer management and surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full Influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on esophagogastric cancer services article for free.

Accessing surgical care for esophageal cancer: patient travel patterns to reach higher volume center

DOTE Volume 33, Issue 7| Editor's Choice

Free Article

While better outcomes at high-volume surgical centers have driven the regionalization of complex surgical care, access to high-volume centers often requires travel over longer distances. We sought to evaluate the travel patterns among patients undergoing esophagectomy to assess willingness of patients to travel for surgical care. Read the Accessing surgical care for esophageal cancer article for free.

Management of Paraesophageal Hernia Review of Clinical Studies: timing to Surgery, Mesh Use, Fundoplication, Gastropexy and Other Controversies

DOTE Volume 33, Issue 6| Featured Article

Members Only Article

This article is an expert review which summarizes the most recent publications regarding paraesophageal hernias (PEH) management. It sheds a light on controversies frequently discussed among specialists. Elective surgery in asymptomatic patients, management of acute presentation, impact of high-volume centers and other technical aspects such as utilization of mesh, fundoplication or gastropexy are some of the debated issues.

Read the Management of Paraesophageal Hernia Review of Clinical Studies article.

Barrett’s Registry Collaboration of Academic Centers In Ireland reveals high progression rate of Low Grade Dysplasia and low risk from Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus: report of the RIBBON network

DOTE Volume 33, Issue 5| Featured Article

Members Only Article

First report from the Republic of Ireland Barrett’s registry, Bioresource and Oesophageal cancer Network (RIBBON) on risks of progression to high grade dysplasia (HGD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).

Analyzes influence of non-dysplastic Barrett’s epithelium (NDBE) vs low grade dysplasia in index biopsy and progression to HGD and EAC as well as other factors such as age, male sex and length of BE.

Read the Barrett’s Registry Collaboration article.

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Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Achalasia | Free Virtual Presentation - July 29, 2020

Join us in our first live virtual presentation on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 13:00 GMT moderated by Education Committee Chairs, Simon Law and Lawrence Ho Khek-Yu featuring presentations on:

Update on pathophysiology and work up for Achalasia, with Vani Konda.
Update on endoscopic treatment for Achalasia, with Haruhiro Inoue.
Surgical treatment for Achalasia, with Marco Patti.
Case presentations with Vani Konda and Andre Brandalise.

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Virtually The Best ISDE 2020

Save the date for Virtually The Best of ISDE 2020 – a series of three webinars showcasing the top 30 of abstracts submitted for the (now rescheduled to August 2021) 17th ISDE World Congress for Esophageal Diseases. Each webinar will also include a state of the art lecture by an international expert.

September 23, 2020 at 7am in New York / 12pm in London / 1pm in Paris / 8pm in Tokyo / 9pm in Sydney

Join us for the webinar on multimodal therapy for esophageal cancer

October 7, 2020 at 8am in New York / 1pm in London / 2 pm in Paris / 9pm in Tokyo / 11pm in Sydney

Join us for the webinar on benign esophageal diseases, and endoscopic management of neoplasia

October 21, 2020 at 10am in New York / 3pm in London / 4pm in Paris / 11pm in Tokyo / 7am in Los Angeles

Join us for the webinar on surgery for esophageal cancer – improving outcomes

More details available soon!

ISDE Events

Esophageal Cancer Virtual Tumour Board | Free Virtual Presentation - August 20, 2020 from 12:30—2:00 PM GMT

Additional presentations will be added from time to time and you can find out more at ISDE Events.

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Literature Updates

Perineural Invasion is a Better Prognostic Indicator than Lymphovascular Invasion and a Potential Adjuvant Therapy Indicator for pN0M0 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Early prediction of complex benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy using early postoperative endoscopic findings

Combination of Surgical Technique and Bioresorbable Mesh Reinforcement of the Crural Repair Leads to Low Early Hernia Recurrence Rates with Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Nodal Downstaging of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy: Survival Analysis if ypN0 Is Achieved

Lymphovascular Invasion as the Major Prognostic Factor in Node-Negative Esophageal Cancer After Primary Esophagectomy

Transhiatal Laparoscopic Esophagectomy With Extended Lymphadenectomy Guided by Green-Indocyanine Imaging for Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction

Using impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP™) in the operating room to assess gastroesophageal junction distensibility and predict patient outcomes following fundoplication

The Influence of Comorbidity on Health-Related Quality of Life After Esophageal Cancer Surgery

Sarcopenia and Short-Term Outcomes After Esophagectomy: A Meta-analysis

Postoperative Complications have Minimal Impact on Long-Term Prognosis in Immunodeficient Patients with Esophageal Cancer

Visit the ISDE Literature Updates Online for more.