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Technique for Robotic Transhiatal Esophagectomy.

June S Peng1, Moshim Kukar1, Steven N Hochwald2

  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA.

Annals of Surgical Oncology
|January 15, 2020
PubMed
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Robotic transhiatal esophagectomy is a minimally invasive surgical approach for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers. This video details the procedure, including setup and cervical anastomosis techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally invasive esophagectomy is increasingly utilized for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers.
  • Robotic-assisted surgery offers potential advantages in complex procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the procedural steps of a robotic transhiatal esophagectomy.
  • To illustrate the technique for achieving a cervical anastomosis during this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Robotic transhiatal esophagectomy
  • Cervical anastomosis
  • Surgical video demonstration

Main Results:

  • Detailed visualization of surgical setup.

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  • Step-by-step execution of the esophagectomy.
  • Demonstration of cervical anastomosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Robotic transhiatal esophagectomy is a feasible minimally invasive option.
    • The video serves as a valuable educational tool for surgeons.