Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: A systematic review

J P Ruurda; P C van der Sluis; S van der Horst; R van Hilllegersberg

doi:10.1002/jso.23922

Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: A systematic review

J Surg Oncol. 2015 Sep;112(3):257-65. doi: 10.1002/jso.23922.

Authors

J P Ruurda¹, P C van der Sluis¹, S van der Horst¹, R van Hilllegersberg¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.

PMID: 26390285
DOI: 10.1002/jso.23922

Abstract

This paper describes the technique of robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy. (RAMIE) Also, a systematic literature search was performed. Safety and feasibility of RAMIE was demonstrated in all reports. Short term oncologic results show radical resection rates of 77-100% and 18-43 lymph nodes harvested. RAMIE offers great visualization of the mediastinum and enables meticulous dissection in the mediastinum from diaphragm to thoracic inlet.

Keywords: RAMIE; RATE; ROBOT-assisted; esophageal surgery; minimally invasive.

Publication types

Review
Systematic Review

MeSH terms

Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
Esophagectomy / methods*
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*