Volume 9, Issue 4 - April 2022
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Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2022
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DOTE Volume 35, Issue 4:
Editor's Choice - Free Article
Should the thoracic phase of minimally invasive esophagectomy be performed in the prone or lateral decubitus position? Systematic review of 15 studies with 1454 patients (N of 710 in prone position and N of 744 in lateral decubitus). Prone position led to reduction in postoperative respiratory complications, blood loss, ICU stay, and total hospital stay. No differences in anastomotic leak rate, mortality and 5-year overall survival.
DOTE Volume 35, Issue 4
Original Article
Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) and endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) are endoscopic tools for treating leaks in the esophagus. VACStent (shown in image) was designed to combine the advantages of SEMS and EVT in one device. Prospective, investigator-initiated, single center study of 20 patients with esophageal leaks. Technical success of 100% and clinical success in closing the leaks was achieved in 60% of patients.
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