Learning curve and perioperative outcomes: a retrospective cohort study between synchronous and combined inflatable mediastinoscope-laparoscopic radical esophagectomy - Takeaways - MDSpire

Learning curve and perioperative outcomes: a retrospective cohort study between synchronous and combined inflatable mediastinoscope-laparoscopic radical esophagectomy

  • By

  • Hai-Tao Wei

  • Nuo Xu

  • Zu-Yuan Zhao

  • Xia-Peng Li

  • Bao-Li Hu

  • Jiao Wang

  • Li Li

  • Qian Long

  • July 15, 2026

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    Esophageal cancer surgery remains crucial for resectable cases, with minimally invasive techniques like VATS offering significant advantages.

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    The study compares learning curves and outcomes of synchronous versus combined pneumoperitoneum-assisted mediastinoscopic radical esophagectomy.

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    CUSUM analysis was utilized to evaluate the learning curves and perioperative outcomes of both surgical approaches in the study.

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    A total of 229 patients were enrolled, with 106 patients in each group after propensity score matching for the analysis.

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    The surgical team consisted of two experienced surgeons, each responsible for distinct phases of the minimally invasive esophagectomy.

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Learning curve and perioperative outcomes: a retrospective cohort study between synchronous and combined inflatable mediastinoscope-laparoscopic radical esophagectomy

  • by Hai-Tao Wei, Nuo Xu, Zu-Yuan Zhao, Xia-Peng Li, Bao-Li Hu, Jiao Wang, Li Li, Qian Long

  • July 15, 2026

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