Comparison of two different methods for lymphadenectomy along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve by minimally invasive esophagectomy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a prospective randomized trial

Author:

Wang Ying-Jian1,He Xian-Dong1,He Yi-Qiu2,Bao Tao1,Xie Xian-Feng1,Li Kun-Kun1,Guo Wei1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital), Daping

2. Department of Pediatrics, Shapingba District Maternity and Infant Health Hospital, Shapingba, Choingqing, People’s Republic of China

Abstract

Background: Lymph nodes along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (LRLN) is thought to be highly involved in esophageal cancer. Given the unique anatomical positioning of the nerve, performing lymphadenectomy in this region requires advanced techniques within limited working space. Meanwhile, high incidence of morbidity and mortality is associated with lymphadenectomy. Although several methods have been applied to reduce the technical requirement and the incidence of postoperative complication, the optimal method remains controversial. Methods: This study was a single-center, prospective, randomized trial to investigate the utility of lymphadenectomy along the LRLN during the minimally invasive esophagectomy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients by comparing the surgical outcome, postoperative complication, survival rate, and quality of life (QoL) between the retraction method (RM) and the suspension method (SM) in patients with esophageal cancer from June 2018 to November 2020. QoL was assessed according to questionnaire: EQ-5D-5L. Results: Of 94 patients were enrolled and randomized allocated to RM and SM group equally. Characteristics did not differ between groups. The duration of lymph node dissection along LRLN was significant longer in SM group (P<0.001). No difference was observed about postoperative complications. One of in-hospital death was occurred in each group (P>0.999). Patients in neither of groups exhibiting difference about 3-year disease-free survival rate (P=0.180) and overall survival rate (P=0.430). No difference was observed in postoperative QoL between groups at different time points (all, P>0.05). Conclusion: Both methods of lymph node dissection along the LRLN during minimally invasive esophagectomy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients are technically feasible and safe. The RM appears more favorable in terms of reducing surgical duration compared to the SM.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

General Medicine,Surgery

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