Comparison of Short-term and Long-term Outcomes Between Ivor-Lewis and McKeown Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy in Lower Thoracic Esophageal Cancer Treatment

This study focuses on treating lower thoracic esophageal cancer and esophageal-gastric junction cancer. Traditional open surgery for these conditions often comes with high complication and mortality rates. To address this, a minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) was developed, which includes two main surgical approaches: MIE McKeown and MIE Ivor-Lewis. The goal of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of these two MIE approaches in the long and short term. This research is important as it aims to improve surgical outcomes and reduce complications for patients with these specific types of cancer. During the study, participants undergo either the MIE McKeown or MIE Ivor-Lewis procedure. The study then measures and compares the overall postoperative complication rates between the two groups. This helps determine which approach results in fewer complications and better patient outcomes. The potential benefits of participating include receiving a potentially safer and more effective surgical treatment for the specific type of cancer.