Respiratory complications following mini-invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Experience in 215 patients.

Introduction: Respiratory complications (RC) including respiratory failure and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) affect the outcomes of esophagectomy substantially. In order to decrease their incidence, identification of important features of RC is necessary.

Aim: To evaluate the incidence and risk factors of postoperative RC following hybrid esophagectomy.

Prophylactic ligation of the thoracic duct in the prevention of chylothorax after esophagectomy.

Introduction: Chylothorax after esophageal resection is an uncommon but serious complication with a reported incidence of 1-10%. It occurs after the injury of the thoracic duct or its tributaries. Chylothorax may cause an overall loss of several liters per day and may lead to dehydration, malnutrition and immunosuppression.

Hybrid thoracoscopic esophagectomy for cancer - retrospective analysis and comparison with transhiatal resection.

Introduction: Minimally invasive methods for esophagectomy have been introduced to reduce postoperative complications. This paper compares open transhiatal esophagectomy and minimally invasive hybrid esophagectomy. Both methods have different extents of lymphadenectomy, transhiatal esophagectomy being considered less radical.

Current state of surgical treatment of cancer of the stomach and gastro-esophageal junction in the Czech Republic.

Introduction: Analysis of the epidemiology and treatment of cancer of the stomach (CS) and gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) in the Czech Republic (CR).

Method: Analysis from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) of the CR examined data up to the year 2013.

Results: In CS and GEJ, the incidence is 14.

Risk factors and post-operative complications after gastrectomy for cancer.

Introduction: Gastric resections due to carcinoma belong to the most demanding procedures in visceral surgery. This is due to the requirements for the extent of resection and lymphadenectomy, coupled with the need for functional reconstruction of the digestive tract. The procedure is associated with 18-46% morbidity, which delays administration of adjuvant therapy and worsens oncological results.