Abstract
Background
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of single-port video-assisted thoracoscope (SPVATS) in treating thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (TESCC) using McKeown approach.
Methods
METHODS: 25 McKeown approach-based SPVATS surgeries (19 males and 6 females, aged 42–70years) were carried out from January 2015 to December 2017 to treat TESCC.
Results
RESULTS: All the patients were successfully completed SPVATS, with average thoracic surgery time as 150 min, intraoperative blood loss as 30–260 ml (average 90 ml), and postoperative hospital stay as 9–16d (average 12d).
Conclusion
SPVATS was technically feasible and safe in treating TESCC using McKeown approach, with less trauma and rapid postoperative recovery, so it could be used as a new surgical option for McKeown approach-based TESCC treatment.
Disclosure
All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.