Evolution and refinements in minimally invasive esophagectomy: a narrative review
Emma Jacobs, Hiran C. Fernando · 2026
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Description
Emma Jacobs and Hiran C. Fernando trace the rise of keyhole esophagus surgery in a 2026 review. Removing the esophagus the open way caused heavy harm, so surgeons developed a minimally invasive route with small cuts and cameras. Over recent decades the method has spread widely. The authors ask how it grew and what it changed for patients.
Drawing on trials, pooled reviews, and recent studies, they find the keyhole route cuts lung problems and overall complications compared with open surgery. Robot help and better care around the operation mark the newest steps. The review also flags where proof is still thin, guiding what surgeons should study next.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Emma Jacobs, Hiran C. Fernando |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35415 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |