Vagal-Sparing Esophagectomy: A More Physiologic Alternative

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Authors

Farzaneh Banki

Rodney J. Mason · Midway College

Steven R. DeMeester · Southern California University for Professional Studies

Jeffrey A. Hagen · Southern California University for Professional Studies

Nagammapudur S. Balaji · University of Southern California

Peter F. Crookes · Southern California University for Professional Studies

Cedric G. Bremner · Southern California University for Professional Studies

Abstract

Vagal-sparing esophagectomy preserves gastric secretory, motor, and reservoir function. Postoperatively, patients have normal alimentation, bowel regulation, and no weight loss. It is an ideal procedure for patients with end-stage benign disease, Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia, or esophageal carcinoma limited to the lamina propria.

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

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Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 236, Issue 3, pp. 324-336

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-200209000-00009

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