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C A Galvani1, M V Gorodner, F Moser

  • 1Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, University of Illinois, 840 South Wood Street, Room 435, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. cgalvani@uic.edu

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Robotically assisted transhiatal esophagectomy (RATE) is a safe and effective treatment for esophageal adenocarcinoma, showing decreased blood loss and no hospital mortality. This minimally invasive approach offers a viable alternative for patients requiring esophagectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Esophagectomy is a high-risk procedure.
  • Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce surgical risks.
  • Robotic assistance in esophagectomy is under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the initial experience with robotically assisted transhiatal esophagectomy (RATE).
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of RATE for esophageal cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of prospectively collected data from 18 patients undergoing RATE.
  • Assessment of operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and complications.
  • Follow-up data including mortality, recurrence, and disease-free status were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • All 18 RATE procedures were completed successfully.
  • Mean operative time was 267 minutes with minimal blood loss (54 ml).
  • No perioperative deaths occurred, with low cardiopulmonary complications, though anastomotic leaks and strictures were noted.

Conclusions:

  • RATE is a safe and effective alternative for esophageal adenocarcinoma treatment.
  • The technique demonstrates reduced blood loss and minimal cardiopulmonary complications.
  • No hospital mortality was observed in this early experience.