
This special series on Anastomotic Techniques for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Endoscopic Handling of Its Complications was edited by Dr. Alejandro Nieponice, from Hospital Universitario Fundacion Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Understanding the challenge in esophageal anastomosis
Ivor Lewis
End to side anastomosis with a circular stapler for minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy—how I do it
The Orvil end-to-side anastomosis for Ivor-Lewis minimally invasive esophagectomy: technique, considerations, and challenges
Minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy with linear stapled side-to-side anastomosis
Hand-sewn anastomosis for minimally invasive laparoscopic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy—how to do it: operative technique and short-term outcomes
Linear stapled technique for robotic assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy
Robot-assisted hand-sewn intrathoracic anastomosis after esophagectomy
McKeown
McKeown—cervical anastomosis in minimally invasive esophagectomy
Endoscopic Management of Complications
Enhanced recovery after surgery pathway in esophagectomy in a high volume center: clinical keys to early leak diagnosis after esophagectomy
Endoscopic management of complications—endovacuum for management of anastomotic leakages: a narrative review
Endoscopic management of complications—Ovesco/stent for management of anastomotic leaks: a narrative review
Relay therapy with endovac and endoscopic stents for anastomotic leaks after minimally invasive esophagectomy
Technical notes and outcomes of robot-assisted and laparoscopic jejunostomy placement for tube feeding after esophagectomy
Disclosure:
The series “Anastomotic Techniques for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Endoscopic Handling of Its Complications” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Esophagus without any sponsorship or funding. Alejandro Nieponice served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.
