The change of health-related quality of life after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis

Background Short- and long-term health-related quality of life (HRQL) was severely affected after surgery. This study aimed to assess the direction and duration of HRQL from 3- to 24-month follow-ups after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer.