Is minimally invasive surgery beneficial in the management of esophageal cancer? A meta-analysis
Is minimally invasive surgery beneficial in the management of esophageal cancer? A meta-analysis
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New York: Springer-Verlag
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English
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New York: Springer-Verlag
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Introduction
Open esophagectomy for cancer is a major oncological procedure, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recently, thoracoscopic procedures have offered a potentially advantageous alternative because of less operative trauma compared with thoracotomy. The aim of this study was to utilize meta-analysis to compare outcomes...
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Is minimally invasive surgery beneficial in the management of esophageal cancer? A meta-analysis
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_733374941
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_733374941
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0930-2794
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1432-2218
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10.1007/s00464-009-0822-7
