McKeown Esophagectomy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A type of esophagectomy that involves a right thoracotomy, laparotomy, and left neck incision for creation of a cervical anastomosis. It is appropriate in patients with tumors located above the gastro-esophageal junction up to the level of the clavicles and is the preferred approach for locally advanced esophageal carcinomas.

**Synonyms:** - ME - McKeown Procedure - Tri-incisional Esophagectomy