Ivor‐Lewis Esophagectomy With and Without Laparoscopic Conditioning of the Gastric Conduit

Abstract

Surgical modifications of the classical IL procedure, including a minimally invasive approach and ischemic conditioning of the gastric conduit, seem to reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality. However, due to the retrospective design of this study, the impact of other factors influencing the outcome cannot be ruled out.