On March 25, 2026, International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus hosted an expert-led webinar exploring the evolving role of lymphadenectomy in esophageal cancer management, bringing together leading surgeons from across Asia and Europe.
The session highlighted regional variations in surgical practice and emphasized the ongoing need for high-quality data to inform optimal approaches.
- Dr. C.S. Pramesh (India) shared insights from Tata Memorial Center, outlining current practices and underscoring gaps in long-term outcomes data.
- Dr. Suzanne Gisbertz (Europe) presented findings from a systematic review and survey, illustrating variability in lymphadenectomy techniques across European centers.
- Dr. Hiroya Takeuchi (Japan) detailed the Eastern approach, focusing on technical precision and advancements in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery.
- Dr. Subramanyeshwar Rao Thammineedi (India) addressed the complexities of lymphadenectomy in salvage esophageal cancer, including operative challenges following prior treatments.
The webinar concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where participants discussed key clinical considerations such as extent of dissection, management of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, and thoracic duct preservation.
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Explore this webinar and more in the ISDE Video Library.
Welcome & Context Setting: 2 Field vs 3 Field Lymphadenectomy - CS Pramesh
Lymphadenectomy in Esophageal Cancer – European Perspective – Suzanne Gisbertz
Lymphadenectomy in Esophageal Cancer – Eastern Perspective – Hiroya Takeuchi
Lymphadenectomy in Salvage Esophagectomy + Q&A – T.S. Rao and Panel
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