Histologic Tumor Type Is an Independent Prognostic Parameter in Esophageal Cancer: Lessons From More Than 1,000 Consecutive Resections at a Single Center in the Western World

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Authors

J. R. Siewert · Klinikum rechts der Isar

H. J. Stein · Technical University of Munich

Marcus Feith · Klinikum rechts der Isar

Bjorn L. D. M. Bruecher · Klinikum rechts der Isar

Holger Bartels · Klinikum rechts der Isar

U. Fink · Klinikum rechts der Isar

Abstract

Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer has become a safe procedure in experienced hands. Esophageal adenocarcinoma has a better long-term prognosis after resection than squamous cell carcinoma.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal and GI Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 234, Issue 3, pp. 360-369

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-200109000-00010

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