Minimally invasive esophagectomy with right bronchial occlusion under artificial pneumothorax.

Aims: To assess the safety and feasibility of minimally invasive esophagectomy and selected three-field lymphadenectomy with the right bronchial occlusion in left semi-prone position under artificial pneumothorax.

Methods: Thoracoscopic-laparoscopic subtotal esophagectomy and selected three-field lymphadenectomy were performed in 166 patients with esophageal carcinoma by the right bronchial occlusion in left semi-prone position under artificial pneumothorax.

Results: 109 patients received two-field lymphadenectomy and 57 received three-field lymphadenectomy.