Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy with a Four-Arm Platform: Technique and Early Experience
Journal Title: Gastro - Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: We report an early, single-institution experience of Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy (RAMIME) using a four-arm platform. The technique details, rationale, complications, and pitfalls during procedure development are discussed. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study. Results: Nine of the 11 patients (median age: 57 years [range: 45-83]) had a complete (R0) resection; 10 were given induction treatment combined with chemoradiation. The median operative time was 795 min (range: 635-975). The median thoracoscopic console time was 270 min (range: 135-330). The median laparoscopic console time was 160 min (range: 150-260 min). The median blood loss was 300 cm3 (range: 100-650), and the median length of hospital stay was 18 days (range: 14-36). The median number of lymph nodes harvested was 28 (range: 9-39). No patients were converted to open procedures. Four patients had major complications; one died of liver failure on postoperative day 16; and none had clinically significant anastomotic leaks. Conclusions: RAMIME is feasible. With good understanding of the robotic concepts and a good robotic team, RAMIME is worth trying. In addition to its well-known benefits, RAMIME permits replacing one human assistant.
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Yao Fong
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