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KMID : 1164620200530040152
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2020 Volume.53 No. 4 p.152 ~ p.159
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Current Issues in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
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Na Kwon-Joong
Kang Chang-Hyun
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Abstract
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Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) was first introduced in the 1990s. Currently, it is a widely accepted surgical approach for the treatment of esophageal cancer, as it is an oncologically sound procedure; its advantages when compared to open procedures, including reduction in postoperative complications, reduction in the length of hospital stay, and improvement in quality of life, are well documented. However, debates are still ongoing about the safety and efficacy of MIE. The present review focuses on some of the current issues related to conventional MIE and robot-assisted MIE based on evidence from the current literature.
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KEYWORD
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Esophageal neoplasm, Minimally invasive surgical procedures, Thoracoscopy, Laparoscopy, Robotic surgical procedures
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