Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Nov;82(5):1910-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.02.065.

Abstract

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. Esophagectomy in patients with a history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass presents a difficult technical challenge for the surgeon. In this report we describe a technique of minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy in a patient who had had an open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Minimally invasive esophagectomy was performed with resection of the Roux limb using the gastric remnant as the conduit for gastrointestinal reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Barrett Esophagus / etiology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid / complications*
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Thoracoscopy