Factors associated with access and approach to esophagectomy for cancer: a National Cancer Database study
database[Title] 2022-01-29
Summary:
CONCLUSION: While MIE is evolving, OE is still considered standard of care with robotic approaches representing a minority of MIE. While there are several factors associated with access to MIE, including race, facility type and geographic location, these factors should be further explored to help increase access to MIE.