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? – Peter Grimminger (Germany)
  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? – Felix Berlth (Germany) 

Panel Chat/Q&A