Reducing pulmonary complications after esophagectomy for cancer

M.F.J. Seesing

Research output: ThesisDoctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU)

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Abstract

Esophageal cancer has a fast-growing incidence. It is the eight most common cancer worldwide, with 456.000 patients diagnosed annually. The cornerstone of curative care for esophageal cancer is neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapyfollowed by esophagectomy with a two-field lymphadenectomy. Although many advances in surgical techniques have already been made, postoperative morbidity remains high, with morbidity and mortality incidences reported up to 65% and 15% respectively. This thesis describes several surgical and peri-operative techniques to decrease pulmonary complicatiosn after esophagectomy for cancer.
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht
Supervisors/Advisors
  • van Hillegersberg, Richard, Primary supervisor
  • Folkerts, G., Supervisor, External person
  • Ruurda, Jelle, Co-supervisor
  • Luyer, M.D.P., Co-supervisor, External person
Award date5 Jul 2018
Publisher
Print ISBNs978-94-6233-936-1
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jul 2018

Keywords

  • Esophagus
  • Cancer
  • Esophageal
  • Esophagectomy
  • Surgery

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