Video Session: Esophageal Oncology Surgery

Participants introduce themselves and discuss minimally invasive surgery, highlighting its techniques and significance. They review clinical trials comparing outcomes of minimally invasive and open surgeries, focusing on morbidity and mortality rates. Robotic surgery techniques are demonstrated, showing their application and effectiveness. The session concludes with insights into hybrid surgical techniques…

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Diseases of the Esophagus Festival

The Esophagus Journal Festival showcases its new editorial team focusing on quality and diversity. Award winners were announced, and presentations delivered on the top manuscripts published in 2023 including: Performance of a consensus-based algorithm for diagnosing anastomotic leak after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer presented by Jobbe Lemmens, Department of…

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Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer – Beyond Clinical Trials

Locally advanced esophageal cancer, particularly adenocarcinoma, is increasingly diagnosed in patients under 50, with a notable rise in cases among black and Hispanic individuals. The session discusses treatment challenges, survival outcomes, and the need for biomarker testing. It reviews neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment trials, including the JO 1 8 0…

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Researching The Use Biomarkers for Managing Barrett’s Esophagus

Watch Dr. David Lui interview Professor Sheila K. Krishnadath discuss the recent approval of a research project focusing on biomarkers. The grant is the culmination of many years of research looking at biomarkers as a means of making clinical decisions for managing Barrett’s esophagus. Up until now this research has…

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Understanding Barrett’s Neoplasia: Guidelines and Treatment Strategies

Recent guidelines from ACG, NICE, ESGE, and AJ provide new insights into Barrett’s neoplasia, emphasizing the need for surveillance and expert care. The session discusses ablation techniques, patient selection, and post-ablation care, along with a case study on treatment decisions. It also explores the link between obesity and esophageal adenocarcinoma,…

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Organ Sparing Treatment of T1b Lesions – Dr. Roos Pouw

The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus hosted a virtual presentation on Endoscopic Management of Early Cancers. During this 60-minute presentation an international panel discussed endoscopic resection techniques for early esophageal cancer, organ sparing treatment of T1b lesions, and answered questions from a live audience. Learn more about other…

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One Hundred (and 10) Years of Solitude, How I Grew To Love The Esophagus – Simon Law

Outgoing President Simon Law reflects on his journey in surgery, discussing significant milestones in esophageal surgery, including the first successful gastric anastomosis. He addresses challenges in the specialty, shares mentorship experiences, and highlights advancements in minimally invasive techniques and nerve monitoring. The presentation covers evolving chemotherapy protocols, the society’s history,…

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Esophageal Strictures

Esophageal Strictures Speakers: Ronnie Fass, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Neil Gupta, Loyola Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA Vivek Kaul, University Of Rochester Medical Center, USA Brian Louie, Swedish Medical Center and Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, USA This session was presented during the 2023 World Congress held in Toronto from…

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