Abstract
Background: Oesophageal cancer (EC) is the sixth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Oesophageal resection is the only curative treatment option for EC which is frequently performed via an abdominal and right thoracic approach (Ivor-Lewis operation). This 2-cavity operation is associated with a high risk of major complications. To reduce postoperative morbidity, several minimally invasive techniques have been developed that can be broadly classified into either hybrid oesophagectomy (HYBRID-E) via laparoscopic/robotic abdominal and open thoracic surgery or total minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIN-E). Both, HYBIRD-E and MIN-E, compare favourable to open oesophagectomy. However, there is still an evidence gap comparing HYBRID-E with MIN-E with regard to postoperative morbidity. Methods: The MICkey trial is a multicentre randomized controlled superiority trial with two parallel study groups. A total of 152 patients with oesophageal cancer scheduled for elective oesophagectomy will be randomly assigned 1:1 to the control group (HYBRID-E) or to the intervention group (MIN-E). The primary endpoint will be overall postoperative morbidity assessed via the comprehensive complication index (CCI) within 30 days after surgery. Specific perioperative parameters, as well as patient-reported and oncological outcomes, will be analysed as secondary outcomes. Discussion: The MICkey trial will address the yet unanswered question whether the total minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIN-E) is superior to the HYBRID-E procedure regarding overall postoperative morbidity. Trial registration: DRKS00027927 U1111-1277-0214.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 175 |
Journal | Trials |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
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Publication status | Published - 10 Mar 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Open Access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL. The MICkey trial is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF (Förderkennzeichen 01KG2028). The funding body has no role in the study design; the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of data; the writing of the report; and the decision to submit the report for publication. Furthermore, it has no ultimate authority over any of these activities.
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