Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy - our first experience.

Journal: Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Minimally invasive esophagectomy is associated with lower postoperative morbidity and better quality of life compared to open esophagectomy in patients with comparable oncological outcomes. Robotic-assisted surgery represents the next step in the development of mini- mally invasive surgery. We aim to present the results of a pilot cohort of patients undergoing robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE).

Authors

  • T Haruštiak
  • S Jaroščiaková
  • M Šnajdauf
  • A Pazdro
  • R Lischke