U.S., June 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07004634) titled 'Comparison of Drainage Methods in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy' on May 05.

Brief Summary: This RCT compares three drainage approaches after minimally invasive esophagectomy (chest tube + thoracic mediastinal drainage tube, thoracic, and abdominal mediastinal drainage tube) to evaluate perioperative outcomes, addressing current evidence gaps in pain and complication profiles.

Study Start Date: April 30

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Condition: Esophageal Cancer Drainage/Methods Postoperative Pain

Intervention: PROCEDURE: Chest mediastinal tube

Transthoracic mediastinal drainage was performed for postoperative management of the ...