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

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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Main Authors: Chris Metcalfe, Kerry Avery, Richard Berrisford, Paul Barham, Sian M Noble, Aida Moure Fernandez, George Hanna, Robert Goldin, Jackie Elliott, Timothy Wheatley, Grant Sanders, Andrew Hollowood, Stephen Falk, Dan Titcomb, Christopher Streets, Jenny L Donovan, Jane M Blazeby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2016-06-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20480

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20480

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