Aim of the study
postoperative pain, oesophageal cancer
SECONDARY, OESOPHAGEAL CANCER, PERIOPERATIVE COMPLICATION
This study aims to evaluate two different chest drain management strategies in patients undergoing RAMIE for oesophageal cancer with regard to perioperative complications until discharge. The study’s primary objective is to investigate whether the intensity of postoperative pain can be significantly reduced by avoiding chest and abdominal drains within 3 h after RAMIE, resulting in a drainless postoperative course. We assume that this will influence secondary endpoints such as early recovery and length of hospital stay.