Abstract
Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) is increasingly being adopted as the preferred surgical treatment for esophageal cancer, as it is superior to open esophagectomy and a good alternative to conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy. This paper addresses the technical details of the thoracoscopic phase of RAMIE, including the operating room set-up, patient positioning, port placement, and surgical steps.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
Journal | Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2020 |
Keywords
- Esophagectomy
- Minimally invasive surgery
- RAMIE
- Robotics