To assess short and long term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy compared to open esophagectomy. To compare both standard outcome measures as well as patient derived outcome measures, in particular, quality of life (QOL). To look at the applicability of this QOL instrument to this patient group.
Esophagectomy, Esophageal Cancer
To assess short and long term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy compared to open esophagectomy. To compare both standard outcome measures as well as patient derived outcome measures, in particular, quality of life (QOL). To look at the applicability of this QOL instrument to this patient group.
Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
UPMC - Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
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18 Years to
ALL
No
University of Pittsburgh,
James D Luketich, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, UPMC - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
2050-12