Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial.

BACKGROUND: Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate recovery. OBJECTIVES: The ROMIO (...

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Published in:Health Technol Assess
Main Authors: Metcalfe, Chris, Avery, Kerry, Berrisford, Richard, Barham, Paul, Noble, Sian M, Fernandez, Aida Moure, Hanna, George, Goldin, Robert, Elliott, Jackie, Wheatley, Timothy, Sanders, Grant, Hollowood, Andrew, Falk, Stephen, Titcomb, Dan, Streets, Christopher, Donovan, Jenny L, Blazeby, Jane M
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4947875/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27373720
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hta20480
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