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Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were utilized to identify independent predictors for anastomotic leak (AL), anastomotic stricture (AS), and recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (recurrent TEF).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The cohort had a mean birth weight of 2,597\u2005g and a median operative time of 2.3\u2005h. The incidences of AL, AS, and recurrent TEF were 15.4%, 74.6%, and 6.5%, respectively. Multivariable analysis identified distinct etiological mechanisms: an operative time of \u22642\u2005h independently protected against AL (OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.09\u20130.63); the institutional learning curve attenuated traditional AS risk factors such as low birth weight; and the presence of a respiratory anomaly was the strongest predictor of recurrent TEF (OR\u2009=\u20098.84; 95% CI, 2.09\u201333.47). Minimal co-occurrence among the three complications (phi coefficients \u2248 0) confirmed their etiological independence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The three major anastomotic complications of thoracoscopic EA repair stem from distinct mechanisms. Anastomotic leak was independently protected by operative time \u22642\u2005h (OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.09\u20130.63). The institutional learning curve attenuated traditional risk factors for anastomotic stricture (incidence 74.6%). Recurrent TEF was predominantly associated with respiratory anomalies (OR 8.84, 95% CI 2.09\u201333.47). This highlights the need for precision-based management. 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