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Fig. 1 | World Journal of Surgical Oncology

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From: Long-term outcomes and safety of radical transmediastinal esophagectomy with preoperative docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil combination chemotherapy for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus

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Location of surgical ports. a We placed a 4-cm incision on the left neck and inserted a GelPOINT® Mini platform (Applied Medical Co., Ltd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA), then performed upper to middle mediastinal dissection under inflatable mediastinoscopy. b We prepared the stomach tube and dissected around the celiac axis using a laparoscope. c We extended the left cervical incision to the right side, and cervical dissection was performed in direct view

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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

ISSN: 1477-7819

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