Minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.

OBJECTIVE: Thoracoscopic dissection of the esophagus and laparoscopic dissection of the stomach with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is a safe method for resection of esophageal and gastroesophageal junction malignancy.

SETTING: The setting was at University Tertiary Care Center.

PATIENTS: Subjects are patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction malignancy undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Technique of a 6-cm side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is described.

RESULTS: The technique of minimally invasive esophagectomy with side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is described.

CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic dissection of the esophagus, laparoscopic dissection of the stomach, and a side-to-side stapled cervical esophagogastric anastomosis is safe, oncologically appropriate, and provides excellent functional results.