We aimed to identify the presence and length of esophagectomy proficiency gain curves in terms of short- and long-term mortality for esophageal cancer. Patients who underwent esophagectomy for ...

The Outcome of Liver Transplantation in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the United States Between 1988 and 2001: 5-Year Survival Has Improved Significantly With Time Purpose: To assess the ...

Esophagectomy—removal of the diseased portion of the esophagus—is a mainstay treatment for esophageal cancer. After removal of the cancerous part of the esophagus—the tube that carries food from the ...

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System’s esophagectomy program received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest rating, according to an April 4 hospital release. Only 13 healthcare facilities ...

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center experts offer comprehensive care for esophageal cancer, including advanced treatments and new options available only through clinical studies. New patients are seen at ...

Long-term survivors after esophagectomy with gastric pull-up can enjoy a satisfying meal and good quality of life according to a new study. This study concluded that pessimism about the long-term ...

We randomly assigned 220 patients with adenocarcinoma of the mid-to-distal esophagus or adenocarcinoma of the gastric cardia involving the distal esophagus either to transhiatal esophagectomy or to ...

Esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. The most common type of esophageal cancer surgery is an “esophagectomy,” which involves removing ...