Commentary: Is Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy More Relevant in Elderly Patients?

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

Division of Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Allegheny Health Network, Cardiovascular Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.. Electronic address:

Published: May 2023

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