Short-term outcomes after laparoscopic versus open transhiatal resection of Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction.

Laparoscopic transhiatal resection for Siewert type II AEG is technically challenging, but appears feasible and safe in technical or short-term oncological aspects when performed by an experienced surgical team. A large-scale prospective study is needed to evaluate long-term outcomes.