The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2013
Technical aspects and early results of robotic esophagectomy with chest anastomosis.
Minimally invasive esophagectomy with a chest anastomosis has advantages. We present technical lessons learned and early results. ⋯ Robotic thoracic esophagectomy using ports only is feasible, safe, and affords R0 resection with thorough thoracic lymph node dissection. It also allows the sewing of a 2-layered chest anastomosis with good early results.