This video demonstrates the technique for performing a trans-thoracic robot-assisted esophageal diverticulectomy and Heller myotomy.
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Esophagus
June 1, 2016
This video shows a completely endoscopic treatment of Type I esophageal achalasia using the POEM technique.
May 5, 2016
In this multicenter study, baseline QOL was assessed in over 200 patients with stage II or III esophageal cancer who underwent induction therapy and surgery or definitive chemoradiotherapy. Baseline QOL was related to survival independent of age, stage, histologic type, and treatment. It is suggested that assessment of baseline QOL is a prognostic
April 19, 2016
In this video, the authors review the evolution of surgical myotomy and the innovations that have improved patient outcomes in achalasia.
April 12, 2016
Whether adding radiotherapy to induction chemotherapy prior to esophagectomy adds a survival benefit is uncertain. The authors assessed outcomes of 214 patients with T3N1M0 adenocarcinoma among three institutions who underwent induction therapy followed by esophagectomy. 114 patients had chemotherapy and 100 patients had chemoradiotherapy. 90-day
April 8, 2016
This video provides an introduction to an online course designed to accelerate surgical skill acquisition prior to on-site surgical simulation workshops in developing countries.
April 6, 2016
Doug Mathisen reflects on his three decades of practice in a new interview that was filmed at the 2016 SCTS Annual Meeting in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
April 5, 2016
This video demonstrates an esophageal replacement with a long segment super-charged jejunal interposition.
March 30, 2016
This video shows a minimally invasive revision of a 42-year-old patient's substernal colon interposition.
March 17, 2016
This video shows an example of a transthoracic robotic resection of an esophageal leiomyoma.