Anastomotic reinforcement with omentoplasty reduces anastomotic leakage for minimally invasive esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis

摘要

PurposeAnastomotic leakage is the most feared postoperative complication after esophagectomy. Omentoplasty, wrapping the omentum around the alimentary tract anastomosis, is thought to decrease the anastomotic leakage rate. The purpose of this clinical study is to investigate the use of omentoplasty to reinforce cervical esophagogastrostomy after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE).