Edward Lewis Is Scheduled for a Transthoracic Esophagectomy with Lymph

question 22

Multiple Choice

Edward Lewis is scheduled for a transthoracic esophagectomy with lymph node dissection for cancer of the esophagus.Which incisional approach is indicated for this procedure?

• A) Left thoracoabdominal incision
• B) Right posterior lateral thoracotomy and midline abdominal incision
• C) Three-incision (three-hole) approach with cervical,right thoracotomy,and midline laparotomy incisions
• D) Any of the three above incisions may be used per surgeon preference or tumor location.