Prognostic Factors for Recovery from Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy After Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy: A Retrospective Study.

Chun-Ting KuoChien-Hung ChiuTuan-Jen FangYin Kai Chao

Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2023)

Only one-quarter of patients who had developed left RLN palsy after minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy were able to fully recover. Smoking habits and the surgical approach were identified as key determinants of recovery. Patients harboring adverse prognostic factors are potential candidates for early intervention strategies.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
minimally invasive
robot assisted
randomized controlled trial
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction