A Safe and Effective Anastomotic Technique for Robot‐Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy：Reverse‐Puncture Anastomosis

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader A Safe and Effective Anastomotic Technique for Robot‐Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy：Reverse‐Puncture Anastomosis Via The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery Abstract Background Esophagogastric anastomosis is mainly complicated by its tediousness. We hope to modified an esophagogastric anastomotic technique that simplifies anastomosis. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 57 cases executed using reverse-puncture anastomotic (RPA) technique and 64 cases of manual purse anastomosis(MPA) technique for robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE). Baseline characteristics, perioperative outcomes were analyzed. Results There were no significant differences between the 2 groups with regards to demographic data and clinical features. All patients had R0 resection. Relative to MPA, RPA group experienced significantly shorter operation times (232.5±33.84 vs 262.3±83.94 min, p = 0.038).RPA group patients had shorter anastomotic times relative to MPA group patients (10.5±3.4 vs 18.3±4.1min, p = 0.014). No adverse events were observed. Conclusions Reverse-Puncture Anastomosis is safe, feasible in RAMIE. This approach has the potential to efficiently shorten the anastomotic time and ensure safe operation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.