Esophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths, and esophagectomy has been the mainstay in the treatment of esophageal cancer. Thoracoscopic esophageal mobilization is the most commonly performed procedure in a patient placed in the lateral decubitus position. However, it is associated with a few pros and cons. Surgical trauma in such patients may be greatest among the standard general surgical procedures; therefore, having a sound understanding of the procedure is imperative for better clinical outcomes.
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