Research Article

Can We Increase the Resection Rate by Minimally Invasive Approach? Experience from 100 Minimally Invasive Esophagectomies

Table 3

Patients fit for MIE only.

Patient numberAge at surgeryReason for inclusion as suitable for MIE only

Patient I83Clinical multilevel disease, age

Patient II77Obstructive pulmonary disease, synchronous lung cancer, pre-frailty

Patient III59Dilated cardiomyopathy, levosimendan treatment

Patient IV68Parkinson’s disease, limited exercise capacity, BMI 38

Patient V69Synchronous liver metastases, remission with oncological treatment

Patient VI84Impaired pulmonary and renal function, age

Patient VII59Synchronous liver metastases, remission with oncological treatment

Patient VIII83Obstructive pulmonary disease, limited exercise capacity, age, pre-frailty

Patient IX59Persistent disease after definitive chemoradiotherapy, Child A liver cirrhosis, pre-frailty

Patient X70Child A liver cirrhosis, limited exercise capacity, BMI 36