Minimally invasive esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis in a situs inversus totalis patient
Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition which is characterized by abnormal placement of the thoracic and abdominal organs. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis is technically difficult and has rarely been reported in SIT patients with esophageal cancer.
We report a SIT patient whose condition is complicated by middle and lower esophageal cancer. This 55-year-old patient underwent total laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis. The overall operation time was 270 minutes. Estimated blood loss was 150 mL and the patient was discharged after 20 days.
Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis is technically feasible and secure in SIT patients with esophageal cancer.
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Posted 15 Jun, 2020
Minimally invasive esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis in a situs inversus totalis patient
Posted 15 Jun, 2020
Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition which is characterized by abnormal placement of the thoracic and abdominal organs. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis is technically difficult and has rarely been reported in SIT patients with esophageal cancer.
We report a SIT patient whose condition is complicated by middle and lower esophageal cancer. This 55-year-old patient underwent total laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis. The overall operation time was 270 minutes. Estimated blood loss was 150 mL and the patient was discharged after 20 days.
Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis is technically feasible and secure in SIT patients with esophageal cancer.
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