Robotic transhiatal esophagectomy.
Journal:
Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
Published Date:
Nov 26, 2020
Abstract
Horgan et al. described the first robotic-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy in 2003. Although there is debate regarding the oncologic appropriateness of transhiatal versus thoracic approach to esophagectomy in malignancy, comparative data are still lacking. This paper with video describes step by step how and when to perform a transhiatal robotic-assisted resection in patients with esophageal cancer.