Outcomes of esophageal diversion and long-term prognosis: A single-institution experience.

Objective: Esophageal diversion of the esophagus is a last resort but effective procedure to control esophageal crises. Existing reports on this procedure are sporadic, and the prognosis is difficult to predict.

Methods: We performed a single-institution, retrospective study of patients who underwent esophageal diversion with cervical esophagostomy from 2014 to 2023.

Evaluation of electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopic biopsy of lung lesions performed by a thoracic surgical service.

Background: With the increasing use of computed tomography scans for lung cancer screening and surveillance of other cancers, thoracic surgeons are being referred patients with lung lesions for biopsies. Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy-guided lung biopsy is a relatively new technique for bronchoscopic biopsy. Our objective was to evaluate the diagnostic yields and safety of electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy-guided lung biopsy.

Technique of robotic esophagectomy.

Robotic surgery continues to grow in thoracic surgery, and currently plays an evolving role in esophagectomy. Robotic assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) has continued to expand, with many institutions adapting the technique. As the overall experience continues to grow, new data is emerging in its support.

Patient reported outcomes (PROs) after minimally invasive and open esophagectomy.

Esophagectomy for esophageal malignancies remains an operation with significant potential morbidity and mortality. However, surgical outcomes continue to improve over time and focus has shifted toward not just good outcomes, but quality of life post operatively. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) focus of quality of life measures via validated patient surveys has increasingly become a significant focus.

Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Approaches for Esophagectomy: What Is the Approach Algorithm?

Esophageal cancer requires a multimodality treatment approach, with surgical resection a key component in many cases. When it comes to esophagectomy, several approaches and techniques exist, including transhiatal versus transthoracic and open versus minimally invasive. Each approach has its associated risks and advantages.

Management of Recurrent Paraesophageal Hernia.

Recurrent symptomatic paraesophageal hernias (PEHs) can lead to significant morbidity if untreated. Surgical treatment of recurrent PEH can pose a great challenge. Several different surgical options are available and need to be considered on an individual basis.

A recurrence of benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma treated through laparoscopic excision: a case report and review of the literature.

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cystic tumor with approximately 140 cases reported to date. It is found mainly in women of reproductive age and is commonly attached to the serosal surface of pelvic viscera. The pathogenesis is uncertain and debate regarding its neoplastic or reactive nature exists.