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Laparoscopically assisted total laryngopharyngoesophagectomy with gastric transposition
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 June 2007
Abstract
Pharyngolaryngoesophagectmy (PLO) for post-cricoid tumour offers opportunity for cure or reasonable paliation. However, it carries significant morbidity and mortality. We present two patients with post-cricoid carcinomas who underwent laparoscopically-assisted total PLO with gastric transposition without a laparotomy, thoracotomy or thoracoscopy. This technique appears promising for patients with post-cricoid or hypopharyngeal malignancy in reducing operative morbidity, and may represent improvement on conventional open and thoracoscopic techniques in selected patients.
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