Edward Lewis Is Scheduled for a Transthoracic Esophagectomy with Lymph

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.

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