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.
Arrangement:
Special
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
IP Pub Date:
23 August 2006
Contact
Details:
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