To assess short and long term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy compared to open esophagectomy. To compare both standard outcome measures as well as patient derived outcome measures, in particular, quality of life (QOL). To look at the applicability of this QOL instrument to this patient group.
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Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 4 month postoperative
Timeframe: Baseline and 4 month postoperative
Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 6 month postoperative
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 month postoperative
Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 12 month postoperative
Timeframe: Baseline and 12 month postoperative
Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 18 month
Timeframe: Baseline and 18 month postoperative
Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 24 month
Timeframe: Baseline and 24 month postoperative
Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 30 month
Timeframe: Baseline and 30 month postoperative
Change from baseline in SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire at 36 month
Timeframe: Baseline and 36 month postoperative