Background Surgery remains the cornerstone of esophageal cancer treatment but is
burdened with high procedure-related morbidity. Anastomotic leakage as the most important …

Anastomotic leak is one of the most feared complications of esophagectomy, leading to
prolonged hospital stay, increased postoperative mortality, and additional cost both to the …

Background Large studies comparing totally minimally invasive oesophagectomy (TMIE)
with laparoscopically assisted (hybrid) oesophagectomy are lacking. Although randomized …

Background Identifying predictors of anastomotic leakage can contribute to prevention of this
common complication after esophagectomy. This study identified predictors for anastomotic …

To ensure safe implementation of robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy
(RAMIE), the learning process should be optimized. This study aimed to report the results of …

Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has been shown to be superior to open
esophagectomy with reduced morbidity, mortality, and comparable lymph node (LN) harvest …

Background Many hospitals postponed elective surgical care during the first wave of the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Some centers continued elective surgery …

Background Different techniques have been described for esophagogastric anastomosis.
Over the past decades, surgeons have been improving anastomotic techniques with a …

The endometrium is a unique human tissue with an extraordinary ability to undergo a
hormone‐regulated cycle encompassing shedding, bleeding, scarless repair, and …

Objective Esophagectomy has high rates of morbidity and mortality. Anastomotic leakage is
the most frequent complication and is likely caused by diminished anastomotic perfusion …