Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy for a Huge Leiomyosarcoma

Abstract

Esophageal leiomyosarcoma is the commonest of all esophageal sarcomas but yet has a very low incidence. These tumors have been resected by the open approach so far. We describe the steps and challenges involved in the thoracoscopic excision of a huge leiomyosarcoma of the esophagus.

Keywords

leiomyosarcoma of esophagus - thoracoscopic esophagectomy - minimally invasive esophagectomy

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