RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04652180

Robot-assisted Thoracic Approach Versus Open Transthoracic Esophagectomy .

Clinical Trial Of Safety Of Robot-assisted Thoracic Approach Verus Open Transthoracic Esophagectomy in Esophageal Cancer.

Sponsor

Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

Enrollment

108 participants

Start Date

Nov 6, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Esophageal Cancer Esophageal Carcinoma Postoperative Complications

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial designed to compare robot-assisted thoracic approach with open transthoracic esophagectomy (Ivor Lewis technique) as a surgical treatment for resectable esophageal cancer. If our hypothesis is proved correct, robot-assisted thoracic approach will result in a lower percentage of respiratory and overall postoperative complications, lower blood loss, shorter hospital stay, but with at least similar oncologic outcomes and better postoperative quality of life compared with the open transthoracic esophagectomy (current standard).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial compares two surgical approaches for removing esophageal cancer: robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery versus traditional open chest surgery. It aims to determine whether the robotic approach is safer and leads to better recovery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer confirmed by biopsy (adenocarcinoma, squamous cell, undifferentiated, or Siewert I/II junction tumors) - Your cancer is surgically removable (stages T1–T4a) - Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have stage IV (metastatic) esophageal cancer or Siewert III junction tumors - You have a previous thoracic (chest) surgery or injury that would require open surgery - You have another cancer or condition that could interfere with the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREEsophagectomy

In this monocentre randomized controlled trial, we compare robot-assisted thoracic approach with conventional open transthoracic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy.