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Thoracoscopically assisted oesophagectomy

 
Guidance issued
 
IPG Number: IPG189

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on thoracoscopically assisted oesophagectomy.

Description

Thoracoscopically assisted oesophagectomy can be used to remove part of the oesophagus (gullet), usually because of cancer. The procedure involves making small cuts or holes in the chest wall and inserting a camera and other instruments into the chest cavity in order to carry out the operation on the oesophagus.

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Details

Arrangement:
Normal
Topic area:
Cancer
Digestive system
Surgical procedures
Specialty:
Gastroenterology
Specialist advice has been sought from:

Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

British Thoracic Society

Date notified to NICE:
19 May 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Spring 2006
Guidance issue date:
23 August 2006

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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