Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and individual patient data comparing minimally invasive with open oesophagectomy for cancer

Volume: 108, Issue: 9, Pages: 1026 - 1033
Published: Sep 1, 2021
Abstract
Minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO) for oesophageal cancer may reduce surgical complications compared with open oesophagectomy. MIO is, however, technically challenging and may impair optimal oncological resection. The aim of the present study was to assess if MIO for cancer is beneficial.A systematic literature search in MEDLINE, Web of Science and CENTRAL was performed and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing MIO with open...
Paper Details
Title
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and individual patient data comparing minimally invasive with open oesophagectomy for cancer
Published Date
Sep 1, 2021
Volume
108
Issue
9
Pages
1026 - 1033
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