Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE): tips and tricks from the bedside assistant view-expert experiences.

Journal: Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
Published Date: Nov 26, 2020

Abstract

The role of bedside assistants in robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy is important. It includes knowledge of the procedure, knowledge of the da Vinci Surgical System, skills in laparoscopy, and good communicative skills. An experienced bedside assistant will likely improve efficiency and safety of robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy.

Authors

  • S van der Horst
    Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • C Voli
    Department of Surgery, M.D. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA.
  • I A Polanco
    Department of Surgery, M.D. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA.
  • R van Hillegersberg
    Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. r.vanhillegersberg@umcutrecht.nl.
  • J P Ruurda
    Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • B Park
    Department of Surgery, M.D. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA.
  • D Molena
    Department of Surgery, M.D. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA.

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