Minimally invasive versus open esophagectomy after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis.

J Cardiothorac Surg · 2023 · PMC10029261 · PMID 36945008

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Our study showed that MIE after neoadjuvant therapy was effective and safe, with an overall trend of reducing postoperative complications, shortening hospital stay, and improving long-term survival.

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