Literature Updates

Makoto Sakai MD, PhD, Makoto Sohda MD, PhD, Shintaro Uchida MD, Arisa Yamaguchi MD, Takayoshi Watanabe MD, Hideyuki Saito MD, Yasunari Ubukata MD, PhD, Nobuhiro Nakazawa MD, PhD, Kengo Kuriyama MD, PhD, Akihiko Sano MD, PhD, Hiroomi Ogawa MD, PhD, Takehiko Yokobori MD, PhD, Ken Shirabe MD, PhD & Hiroshi Saeki MD, PhD 

Read Abstract: Impact of the Ratio of Visceral Fat Area (VFA) to Psoas Muscle Area (PMA) (V/P Ratio) on Survival for Surgically Resected Esophageal Cancer

Ryoma Haneda MD, Hirotoshi Kikuchi MD, PhD, Yuka Nagakura MD, Akifumi Notsu, Eisuke Booka MD, PhD, Tomohiro Murakami MD, PhD, Tomohiro Matsumoto MD, Shuhei Mayanagi MD, PhD, Yoshifumi Morita MD, PhD, Yoshihiro Hiramatsu MD, PhD, Yasuhiro Tsubosa MD, PhD & Hiroya Takeuchi MD, PhD 

Read Abstract: Development and Validation of the Optimal Circumferential Resection Margin in Pathological T3 Esophageal Cancer: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study

Abdelmoaty, Walaa MD; Dunst, Christy MD; Fletcher, Reid MD; Doan, Huy BA; Tugulan, Carmen MD; Walters, Jarvis DO; Davila-Bradley, Daniel MD; Reavis, Kevin MD; Swanstrom, Lee MD; DeMeester, Steven MD

Read Abstract: The Development and Natural History of Hiatal Hernias: A Study Using Sequential Barium Upper Gastrointestinal Series

Hansol Kang, Kfir Ben-David, George A. Sarosi & Ryan M. Thomas

Read Abstract:  Routine Radiologic Assessment for Anastomotic Leak Is Not Necessary in Asymptomatic Patients After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer

Tao Bao, MS ∗, Kun-Kun Li, MD ∗, Bi Liu, MS, Xiao-Long Zhao, MS, Ying-Jian Wang, MS, Wei Guo, MD, PhD

Read Abstract: Learning Curve and Associated Prognosis of Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy

Vos, Elvira L MD, PhD¹; Nakauchi, Masaya MD, FACS¹; Capanu, Marinela PhD²; Park, Bernard J MD, FACS³; Coit, Daniel G MD, FACS¹; Molena, Daniela MD, FACS³; Yoon, Samuel S MD, FACS¹; Jones, David R MD, FACS³; Strong, Vivian E MD, FACS¹ 

Read Abstract:  Phase II Trial Evaluating Esophageal Anastomotic Reinforcement with a Biologic, Degradable, Extracellular Matrix after Total Gastrectomy and Esophagectomy

Raman, Vignesh MD, MHS^∗; Jawitz, Oliver K. MD, MHS^∗; Farrow, Norma E. MD, MHS^∗; Voigt, Soraya L. MD^∗; Rhodin, Kristen E. MD^∗; Yang, Chi-Fu J. MD^†; Turner, Megan C. MD^∗; D’Amico, Thomas A. MD^∗; Harpole, David H. MD^∗; Tong, Betty C. MD, MHS^∗

Read Abstract:  The Relationship Between Lymph Node Ratio and Survival Benefit With Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Node-positive Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Abdelmoaty, Walaa MD; Dunst, Christy MD; Fletcher, Reid MD; Doan, Huy BA; Tugulan, Carmen MD; Walters, Jarvis DO; Davila-Bradley, Daniel MD; Reavis, Kevin MD; Swanstrom, Lee MD; DeMeester, Steven MD

Read Abstract:  The Development and Natural History of Hiatal Hernias: A Study Using Sequential Barium Upper Gastrointestinal Series

Kamarajah, Sivesh K. BMedSci, MBChB^∗,†; Phillips, Alexander W. MD, MA, FRCSEd^∗,‡; Hanna, George B. PhD, FRCS^§; Low, Donald MD, FACS^¶; Markar, Sheraz R. MRCS, MSc, MA, PhD, PhD^§,|| 

Read Abstract:  Definitive Chemoradiotherapy Compared to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy With Esophagectomy for Locoregional Esophageal Cancer National Population-based Cohort Study

Kuppusamy, Madhan K. FRCS (C-Th);  Low, Donald E. FACS, FRCS; On Behalf of the International Esodata Study Group (IESG)

Read Abstract:  Evaluation of International Contemporary Operative Outcomes and Management Trends Associated With Esophagectomy A 4-Year Study of >6000 Patients Using ECCG Definitions and the Online Esodata Database