Oesophago-Gastrectomy

Synopsis

For a mid-to lower oesophageal tumour a right thoracotomy combined with an upper mid-line abdominal incision is chosen, the so-called Ivor Lewis approach. The technique of this approach and mobilisation of the stomach are demonstrated. Precise detail of the oesophago-gastric anastomosis is shown. For more distal oesophageal tumours occasionally a left thoracotomy incision is performed and a circumferential incision is then made in the diaphragm for mobilisation of the stomach. Details of this approach are also demonstrated and explained.

Series

Royal Society of Medicine Video Library of Surgery and Medicine, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Postgraduate trainees.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

oesophagus; stomach; surgery; tumours

Credits

Contributor

Michael Pietroni

Sponsor

Name

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Distributor

Name

Macmillan Medical Video Productions

Notes

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