The 5 Most Important Recent Publications Regarding Robotic Esophageal Surgery

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Spring;28(1):147-50. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2015.12.014. Epub 2016 Jan 8.

Abstract

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy is gaining acceptance as a safe and effective alternative to open esophagectomy.

Keywords: Ivor Lewis; anastomosis; minimally invasive esophagectomy; robotic assistance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / methods*
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures*