ASGE DDW Videos from Around the World | 2023-THE SET DOUBLE TUNNEL TECHNIQUE

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Video Summary

The video shows a surgical technique called the set double tunnel technique, used to remove a large tumor in the esophagus. The tumor, a partially calcified leiomyoma, was too bulky to be removed through a standard incision in the cervical esophagus. Therefore, the surgeons decided to create a second incision in the distal esophagus and tunnel the tumor into the stomach. The tumor was then cut into small pieces and removed. The patient showed no complications post-surgery and had no difficulty swallowing. The technique is considered helpful for cases with large tumors that are difficult to remove through the upper esophagus.

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World Cup
Author: Juergen H. Hochberger

Keywords

surgical technique

set double tunnel technique

esophagus tumor removal

calcified leiomyoma

distal esophagus incision