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The middle and lower esophagus was mobilized from the posterior to anterior wall, until the bilateral crura of the diaphragm, pericardium, bilateral main bronchus, and carina were fully exposed. During the procedure, the surrounding lymph nodes, mediastinal pleura and peri-esophageal tissues were dissected.
