OESO-SEMPIRE 17th World Conference | Esophagus 2026 | Versailles | June 14-17, 2026

Session 17: Esophageal Cancer – Special aspects for treatment of squamous cell esophageal carcinoma

Tuesday, June 16, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Auditorium Richelieu

ChairsVincent Wentao Fang (China) – Peter Grimminger (Germany) – Guido Schumacher​ (Italy)

  1. Is there a place for surgery in proximal cancer? Ian Wong (Hong Kong) 
  2. When we need McKeown, when Ivor-Lewis approach is sufficient? Shaun Preston (UK)
  3. What is necessary extent of lymphadenectomy in thoracic esophageal cancer? Ines Gockel (Switzerland)
  4. Technical aspects of cervical anastomosis after McKewon esophagectomy? Jari Räsänen (Finland)
  5. What are the arguments for surgery in squamous cell carcinoma? Guillaume Piessen (France)
  6. What are the pitfalls for salvage esophagectomy? Sheraz Markar (UK)

Panel Chat/Q&A