Prof. Qingdong Cao: single-port inflatable mediastinoscopy combined with laparoscopy for the radical treatment of esophageal cancer

The 7^th Zhongshan Thoracic Minimally Invasive Technique Forum & Advanced Workshop in VATS was held in Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, on May 5–7, 2016. Focusing on the hot topics in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, in particular lung resection, single-port videoassisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), minimally invasive surgery in treating thymoma with myasthenia gravis, and minimally invasive esophageal surgery, this forum provided a good chance for in-depth discussions and communication in forms of surgery demonstration, special lectures, and video communication. In his presentation during the meeting, Prof. Cao introduced the use of single-port inflatable mediastinoscopy combined with laparoscopy for the radical treatment of esophageal cancer. With much pleasure, AME editor has invited Prof. Cao for an interview to further share his experiences in this procedure (Figures 1,2).