Does the Approach Matter? Comparing Survival in Robotic, Minimally Invasive and Open Esophagectomies

ConclusionsTrends in MIE use is surpassing the open approach. Minimally invasive approaches are becoming the preferred approach with non-inferior long-term results compared to open esophagectomies. A significantly higher lymph node yield was seen for RAMIE and MIE.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research