Literature Updates

Minke L. Feenstra MD, Lily Alkemade MD, Janneke E. van den Bergh MD, Suzanne S. Gisbertz MD, PhD, Freek Daams MD, PhD, Mark I. van Berge Henegouwen MD, PhD & Wietse J. Eshuis MD, PhD

Read Abstract: Contrast-Enhanced Radiologic Evaluation of Gastric Conduit Emptying After Esophagectomy

Chloe W. Caudell, Ethan P. Covil, John W. Gilpin, Brian Hodgens, Alex Ewing, Shanu N. Kothari

Read Abstract: Can the marshmallow esophagram replace high-resolution manometry as an appropriate screening for esophageal motility prior to anti-reflux surgery?

Liu, David S. PhD, FRACS*,†; Wee, Melissa Y. MD*; Grantham, James P. MBBS*; Ong, Bee S. MD*; Ng, Stephanie G. MD*; To, Minh-Son MD*; Zhou, Xuanyu MBBS*; Irvine, Tanya BSc (Hons)*; Bright, Tim MS, FRACS*,‡; Thompson, Sarah K. PhD, FRACS*,‡; Dandie, Lachlan MBBS, FRACS*,§; Shenfine, Jonathan PhD, FRACS*; Watson, David I. PhD, FRACS*,‡

Read Abstract: Routine Esophagograms After Hiatus Hernia Repair Minimizes Reoperative Morbidity: A Multicenter Comparative Cohort Study

Müller, Dolores T. MD*,†; Parker, Brett MD*,‡; Fletcher, Reid MD*,‡; Sharata, Ahmed MD*,‡; Bradley, Daniel Davila MD*,‡,§; DeMeester, Steven R. MD*,§; Reavis, Kevin M. MD*,‡,§; Swanstrom, Lee L. MD*,¶; Dunst, Christy M. MD*,‡,§

Read Abstract: High Resolution Manometry in a Functioning Fundoplication – Establishing a Standard Profile: Retrospective Chart Review

Kalff, Marianne C. MD*; Fransen, Laura F.C. MD†; de Groot, Eline M. MD‡; Gisbertz, Suzanne S. MD, PhD*; Nieuwenhuijzen, Grard A.P. MD, PhD†; Ruurda, Jelle P. MD, PhD‡; Verhoeven, Rob H.A. PhD§; Luyer, Misha D.P. MD, PhD†; van Hillegersberg, Richard MD, PhD‡; van Berge Henegouwen, Mark I. MD, PhD*;  on behalf of the Dutch Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Audit group

Read Abstract: Long-term Survival After Minimally Invasive Versus Open Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: A Nationwide Propensity-score Matched Analysis

Gottlieb-Vedi, Eivind MD*; Kauppila, Joonas H. PhD*,†; Mattsson, Fredrik BS*; Lindblad, Mats PhD‡; Nilsson, Magnus PhD‡; Lagergren, Pernilla PhD§,∥; Rouvelas, Ioannis PhD‡; Lagergren, Jesper PhD*,¶;  FINEGO group

Read Abstract: Long-term Survival in Esophageal Cancer After Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Compared to Open Esophagectomy

Jezerskyte, Egle MD*; Mertens, Alexander C. MD*,†; Dieren, Susan van PhD*; Eshuis, Wietse J. MD, PhD*; Sprangers, Mirjam A. G. MD, PhD‡; van Berge Henegouwen, Mark I. MD, PhD*; Gisbertz, Suzanne S. MD, PhD*;  on behalf of the Dutch Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Audit (DUCA) group

Read Abstract: Gastrectomy Versus Esophagectomy for Gastroesophageal Junction Tumors: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes From the Dutch Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Audit

Sihag, Smita MD*; Nobel, Tamar MD*; Hsu, Meier MS†; De La Torre, Sergio*; Tan, Kay See PhD†; Janjigian, Yelena Y. MD‡; Ku, Geoffrey Y. MD‡; Tang, Laura H. MD, PhD§; Wu, Abraham J. MD∥; Maron, Steven B. MD‡; Bains, Manjit S. MD*; Jones, David R. MD*; Molena, Daniela MD*

Read Abstract: Survival After Trimodality Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Esophagogastric Adenocarcinoma: Does Only a Complete Pathologic Response Matter?

Wan, Michelle A. BA*; Clark, James M. MD*; Nuño, Miriam PhD†,‡,§; Cooke, David T. MD*,†; Brown, Lisa M. MD, MAS*,†

Konda, Vani MD1,*; Souza, Rhonda F. MD1,*; Dunbar, Kerry B. MD, PhD2,*; Mills, Jason C. MD, PhD3; Kim, Daniel S. BA1; Odze, Robert D. MD4,**; Spechler, Stuart J. MD1,**

Read Abstract: An Endoscopic and Histologic Study on Healing of Radiofrequency Ablation Wounds in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus