TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 19. Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery of the Esophagus A1 - Levy, Ryan M. A1 - Luketich, James D. A2 - Zinner, Michael J. A2 - Ashley, Stanley W. PY - 2013 T2 - Maingot's Abdominal Operations, 12e AB - Since the initial description of laparoscopic fundoplication in 1991,1 there has been continued interest in minimally invasive approaches to esophageal disease. While proponents of minimally invasive surgery claim decreases in perioperative pain and length of stay, critics often express concerns over compromised outcomes, prolonged operating times, and increased cost. However, numerous reports have documented that for both gastroesophageal (GE) reflux and achalasia,2,3 the laparoscopic approach offers equal efficacy and safety as well as decreased recovery times compared with traditional open surgery. These reports and the benefits of minimally invasive surgery perceived by the general public have increased referrals to surgeons who offer these approaches to esophageal disorders, even though alternative medical therapies are available.4,5 SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57010655 ER -