Utility of C-reactive protein as predictive biomarker of anastomotic leak after minimally invasive esophagectomy.

Increased serum CRP, PCT, WBC, and PN after minimally invasive esophagectomy are associated with anastomotic leakage. A CRP value lower than 8.3 mg/dL, combined with reassuring clinical and radiological signs, may be useful to exclude leakage on postoperative day 5.