| transhiatal oesophagectomy | Resection of the oesophagus by blunt dissection from a cervical incision from above and transhiatal approach through an abdominal incision. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| transhiatal | By way of a hiatus; said of a surgical procedure. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| oesophagectomy | An operation to remove a portion of the oesophagus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| transthoracic oesophagectomy | Resection of the oesophagus through a thoracotomy incision. (05 Mar 2000) |