@medscape - MIRO Trial Results From #esmo17 ⠀ ⠀ A minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure to resect esophageal cancer dramatically reduces postoperative morbidity in comparison with open surgery, and also appears to improve survival. ⠀ ⠀ The new results from MIRO, a randomized, controlled trial in which the two procedures were compared, have led experts to recommend that the minimally invasive procedure be the new standard of care.⠀ ⠀ In addition to a 69% reduction in major intra- and postoperative morbidity, 3-year overall survival was improved in the laparoscopic group, showing that it is an oncologically sound procedure.⠀ ⠀ Although the difference in survival was not statistically significant, it was "highly clinically relevant" according to researchers.⠀ ⠀ The research was presented here at the European Society of Medical Oncology 2017 Congress.⠀ ⠀ Look for more #ESMO coverage here, @MEdscapeOnc on Twitter and on Medscape.com.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #doctor #physician #medstudent #medicalstudent #futuredoctor #medscape #medicine #healthcare #medical #medscape #healthcare #oncologist #oncology #oncologynurse #oncología #oncologico #oncologie #Cancer #cancerresearch #Surgery #surgeon⠀ #cirujanos #cirurgião #chirurgien - #regrann
