Abstract
This chapter details briefly the history and evolution of esophagectomy. The transition to minimally invasive methods, advantages, disadvantages, and the emergence of robot-assisted esophagectomies are detailed. The early reports of robot-assisted esophagectomy have incomplete documentation; however, the history of its evolution to totally robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy has been detailed. The indications, preoperative planning, anesthetic concerns, operative technique for performing this procedure safely (including a video link and intraoperative pictures), postoperative care, and complications are discussed. A comprehensive review of the published outcomes, costs incurred, and "resident training" for this procedure are provided.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Robotic Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 715-720 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030535940 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030535933 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 25 Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Anastomotic leak
- Barrett's esophagitis
- Cost
- Esophageal cancer
- Ivor Lewis esophagectomy
- Resident training
- Totally robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy