Future developments in total Barrett’s eradication: the surgeon's view

Endoscopic therapies for the treatment of complicated Barret's esophagus should be embraced by the surgical communitiy. While esophagectomy remains the standard of care for early esophageal neoplasia in many centers, endoscopic techniques are being increasingly utilizid. As refinements in both endoscopic and surgical approaches continue to evolve, accurate and contempary assessments of outcomes are critical in assuring that each is applied in appropriate circumstances.

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