Fig. 1From: Efficacy of thoracotomy and thoracoscopic-assisted esophageal surgery in conversion and salvage surgeries: a retrospective studyThoracotomy with thoracoscopic assistance. A A 12-mm port was placed between the seventh intercostal line and the posterior axillary line, a flexible endoscope was inserted from the same site, and surgery was performed with thoracoscopic assistance. B The surgeon performs the operation while using the image on the monitorBack to article page