RETML-4: Advancements in esophageal cancer surgery with four-arm robotic thoracic esophagectomy with total mediastinal lymphadenectomy
Surgery remains a primary treatment for esophageal cancer. As the field has progressed from open esophagectomy (OE) to minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) and further to robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE), not only has the surgeon's understanding and perception of the di...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2024-01-01
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Series: | Intelligent Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666676623000273 |
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Summary: | Surgery remains a primary treatment for esophageal cancer. As the field has progressed from open esophagectomy (OE) to minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) and further to robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE), not only has the surgeon's understanding and perception of the disease deepened, but the advancements in operative techniques have also led to improved post-operative recovery and oncological outcomes for patients. The esophageal surgery team at the National Cancer Center Hospital has elevated RAMIE to a new theoretical and practical level with their technique: esophageal cancer surgery with four-arm robotic esophagectomy with total mediastinal lymphadenectomy (RETML-4), rooted in the robotically enhanced surgical anatomy (RESA) philosophy. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the conceptual foundation and operative process of this innovative surgical approach. |
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ISSN: | 2666-6766 |