Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871991 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our study demonstrates that robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy using real-time perfusion assessment is a safe and technically feasible alternative to traditional open Ivor Lewis esophagectomy. It allows for R0 resection with adequate lymph node harvesting and a short hospital stay.
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Authors
Arielle MD, Ko Un MD, Brian MD, Athanasios MD, Zane MD,