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Esophagectomy Without Mortality: What Can Surgeons Do
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 10/01/09

Law S – Outcome of esophagectomy can be improved by paying attention to appropriate patient section, choice of surgical techniques and their execution, and optimizing perioperative care. A volume–outcome relationship is also evident. Surgeons can perform esophagectomy without mortality, but a multi–disciplinary team management is essential to achieve this goal.

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