C15.5
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Laparotomy + Thoracotomy with circular stapler anastomosis
Group 2: Laparoscopy + Thoracoscopy with linear stapler anastomosis
Sponsors
Chirurgische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Malignoma of the distal esophagus Resection in curative intent with planned intrathoracic anastomosis Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Resection margin above V. azygos Emergency procedure (e.g. bleeding, perforation) Suspected infiltration of adjacent organs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) 30d postoperative | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood loss, duration of the procedure, length of ICU stay, compliance with the Fast-Track SOP, rate of anastomotic leakage, pneumonia, frequency of complete histopathological resections (R0), number of resected lymph nodes, length of hospital stay, CCI 90d postoperative, Quality of life (measured by SF-36 at 3, 12, 36 & 60 months postoperative), survival | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactFelix Nickel
Chirurgische Universitätsklinik
Outcome results
None listed