Conversion Surgery for Thoracic Esophageal Cancer

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Postoperative complications were observed in 24 out of 54 cases, indicating significant risks associated with the procedure.
The 3-year overall survival rate is 60% for cT3br and 50% for cT4b, reflecting prognosis variation depending on cancer stage.
Radical surgical resection was achievable in all cases post-ICI therapy, highlighting the effectiveness of conversion surgery.
Prognosis remains poor in cases with aortic invasion or lymph node metastasis, underscoring the need for multidisciplinary treatment approaches.

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Observational analysis of conversion surgery outcomes in thoracic esophageal cancer patients, highlighting treatment methods and complications.

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Observational analysis of conversion surgery outcomes in thoracic esophageal cancer patients, highlighting treatment methods and complications.