Change from Hybrid to Fully Minimally Invasive and Robotic Esophagectomy is Possible without Compromises

• Published in: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon
• Main Authors: Grimminger, P P, Tagkalos, E, Hadzijusufovic, E, Corvinus, F, Babic, B, Lang, H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.10.2019

The incidence of esophageal carcinoma is increasing in the western world, and esophageal resection is the essential therapy. Several studies report advantages of minimally invasive esophagectomies (MIEs) versus conventional open procedures (OPs). The benefits of the use of fully MIE or robot-assiste...