The authors explored the relationship of nodal region and survival from adenocarcinoma of the esophagus/GEJ in patients undergoing induction therapy and transthoracic resection.
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Thoracic
October 15, 2016
October 15, 2016
In this retrospective review, the authors queried whether a hiatal hernia (HH; >5cm) was associated with adverse outcomes after esophagectomy for cancer. After adjustment, they found that HH patients had a lower rate of complete resection and lower median survival.
October 10, 2016
In this video, the authors present a robot-assisted lingula-sparing left upper lobectomy, using segmental plane identification with near-infrared fluorescence imaging.
October 3, 2016
This video demonstrates a VATS repair of a Bochdalek hernia in a 46-year-old man.
October 2, 2016
Ruben Osnabrugge interviews EACTS Secretary General and CTSNet President Pieter Kappetein about the highlights of the 2016 EACTS Annual Meeting.
September 30, 2016
View an SCTS and Bupa patient resource explaining what to expect the first three days after cardiac surgery.
September 28, 2016
This video shows a robotic right lower lobectomy utilizing a subxiphoid approach for the assistant port and specimen removal.
September 27, 2016
Semiautomated CT volumetric measurements of tumor volume in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma were compared to stage and overall survival. CT volumes correlated well with stage and survival.
September 27, 2016
The success of training techniques including dividing robotic lobectomy into graduated steps, reviewing video peformances of trainees, and coaching through challenging technical maneuvers were tracked during a 5-year experience.
September 27, 2016
The authors assessed the relationship between second hand smoke exposure in non-smokers and mortality related to lung cancer using serum cotinine levels. Cotinine levels were associated with survival, death from lung cancer, and death from all cancers after adjustment. Such levels identify second hand smoke effects.