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- •Preface
- •Contents
- •1.6 Lymphatics
- •1.7 Innervation
- •Contributors
- •1 Surgical Anatomy of the Esophagus
- •1.1 Introduction
- •1.2 Composition
- •1.3 Fixation
- •1.4 Topography
- •1.5 Arteries and Veins
- •References
- •2 A Concentric-Structured Model for the Understanding of the Surgical Anatomy in the Upper Mediastinum Required for Esophagectomy with Radical Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- •2.1 Introduction
- •2.2 Surgical Anatomical Model
- •2.3 Validation of the Surgical Procedure
- •References
- •3 A Surgical Concept for the Subcarinal Anatomy of the Esophagus and Mediastinum
- •3.1 Introduction
- •3.2 Surgical Anatomical Observation
- •References
- •4.1 Description of the Surgical Technique
- •4.1.1 Patient and Trocar Position
- •4.1.2 Position a Liver Retractor
- •4.1.3 Opening the Pars Flaccida of the Gastrohepatic Ligament
- •4.1.4 Incision of the Oesophago-Phrenic Ligament
- •4.1.9 Keep Track of the Vagal Nerves
- •4.1.10 Start of the Suturing of the Crus
- •4.1.11 Fundus Pull Through
- •4.1.12 Suturing of the Fundus and Creation of the Fundoplication
- •4.1.13 Checking and Ending
- •References
- •5 Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
- •5.1 Introduction
- •5.2 Description of the Surgical Technique
- •5.2.1 Patient and Trocars’ Position
- •5.2.2 Exposure of Operative Field
- •5.2.3 Start the Intervention
- •5.2.5 Taping of the Esophagus for Retraction
- •5.2.6 Mediastinal Dissection and Esophagus Mobilization
- •5.2.7 Construction of Floppy Wrap
- •5.2.8 Crural Opposition
- •5.2.9 Construction of Fundoplication
- •5.2.10 Completed Procedure
- •References
- •6 Minimally Invasive Surgery of Paraesophageal Hernias
- •6.1 Introduction
- •6.2 Description of the Surgical Technique (Video 6.1)
- •6.2.1 Instruments and Equipment Required
- •6.2.2 Patient and Trocars’ Position
- •6.2.4 Division of the First Short Vessels
- •6.2.5 Dissection of the Sac, from the Left Crus Anti-Clockwise from Left to Right
- •6.2.6 Dissection Continues to the Dome of the Hiatus and the Right Crus
- •6.2.7 The Sac (and Lipomas) is Completely Dissected from Mediastinum into the Abdominal Cavity
- •6.2.8 Mobilization of the Esophagus by Pulling Down the Sac
- •6.2.9 Creation of a Retroesophageal Window
- •6.2.10 Approximation of the Pillars Using a Bougie (Foucher) for Calibration
- •6.2.11 Mesh Placement
- •6.2.12 Creation of 360 Degrees Fundoplication
- •References
- •7 Minimally Invasive Treatment of Esophageal Leiomyoma
- •7.1 Introduction
- •7.2 Description of the Surgical Technique (See Videos 7.1 and 7.2)
- •References
- •8 Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia
- •8.1 Introduction
- •8.3.1 Post-Procedural Management
- •References
- •9 Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication for Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia: Surgical Technique
- •9.1 Background
- •9.2 Surgical Technique. Step by Step
- •References
- •10 Endoscopic Treatment of Early Esophageal Cancer
- •10.1 Introduction
- •10.2.1 Lift-Suck-Cut Technique
- •10.2.2 Ligate-And-Cut Technique
- •10.2.3 Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
- •References
- •11 Transmediastinal Approach for Esophageal Cancer: Upper and Middle Mediastinal Dissection with Single-Port Technique
- •11.1 Introduction
- •11.2.1 Surgical Team Members
- •11.2.2 Left Cervical Procedure
- •11.2.5 Esophageal Reconstruction
- •11.2.6 Postoperative Management
- •11.3 Conclusions
- •References
- •12 Laparoscopic Transhiatal Resection for Distal Esophageal and Gastro-Esophageal Junction Cancer
- •12.1 Introduction
- •12.2 Description of the Operative Technique
- •References
- •13 Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy
- •13.1 Introduction
- •13.2 Description of the Surgical Technique
- •13.2.2 Patient and Trocar Position
- •13.2.3 Mobilization of the Stomach and Esophagus
- •14 Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Ivor Lewis
- •14.1 Introduction
- •14.2 Description of the Surgical Technique (see Video 14.1)
- •14.2.1 Laparoscopic Phase
- •14.2.2 Thoracoscopic Phase in Prone Position (Single-Lumen Tube)
- •13.2.6 Gastric Conduit Creation and Passage Through the Posterior Mediastinum to the Neck
- •13.2.7 Narrowing the Hiatus
- •13.2.8 Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis According to Orringer
- •References
- •15 Thoracoscopic Radical Oesophagectomy for Cancer
- •15.1 Introduction
- •15.2 Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Dissection
- •15.2.1 Surgical Anatomy of Mediastinum with Reference to the Oesophagus
- •15.3 Description of the Surgical Technique (see Video 15.1)
- •15.3.2 Mobilization of the Dorsal Aspect of the Oesophagus
- •15.3.3 Mobilization of the Ventral Aspect of the Oesophagus
- •15.3.4 Dissection of the Left Recurrent Nodes
- •15.3.5 Dissection of the Tracheobronchial Nodes
- •References
- •16 Three-Stage McKeown Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Procedure in Prone Position
- •16.1 Introduction
- •References
- •17 Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE)
- •17.1 Introduction
- •17.2.1 Thoracoscopic Preparation and Positioning
- •17.2.2 Thoracoscopic Phase: Operative Procedure
- •17.2.3 Laparoscopic Phase: Positioning
- •17.2.4 Laparoscopic Phase: Operative Procedure
- •17.2.5 Cervical Phase
- •17.3 Future Directions
- •17.4 Hand-Sewn Intrathoracic Anastomosis and Upper Esophageal Cancer
- •17.5 The Steps to Perform an Intrathoracic Gastroesophageal Anastomosis (see Videos 17.1–17.3)
- •17.6 cT4b Esophageal Cancer
- •17.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •18 Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis
- •18.1 Introduction
- •18.2 Description of the Operative Technique (see Video 18.1)
- •18.3 Stapled Anastomosis
- •18.4 Hand-Sewn Anastomosis
- •References
- •19.1 Introduction
- •19.2 Description of the Surgical Procedure (see Video 19.1)
- •19.3 Thoracoscopic Phase in Prone Position
- •20.1 Description of the Operative Procedure (see Video 20.1)
- •21.1 Description of the Operative Procedure (see Video 21.1)
- •References
- •22.1 Description of the Surgical Procedure (See Video 22.1)
- •Reference
- •Reference
- •24.1 Description of the Surgical Technique (See Video 24.1)
- •References (References 2 and 3 could be deleted)
- •25 Surgical Anatomy of the Stomach and the Omental Bursa
- •25.1 Introduction
- •25.2 Anatomical Features
- •25.3 Structure
- •25.4 Topographical Relationships
- •25.5 Vascular Supply
- •25.6 Lymphatic Drainage
- •25.7 Innervation
- •25.8 Omental Bursa
- •References
- •26 Minimally Invasive Treatment of Gastric GIST
- •26.1 Introduction
- •26.2 Description of the Surgical Technique
- •26.2.1 Transgastric Resection
- •26.2.2 Transgastric Resection
- •References
- •27 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Treatment of Complications of Gastroduodenal Ulcer
- •27.1 Introduction
- •27.2.1 Ulcer Perforation
- •27.2.2 Bleeding
- •27.2.3 Stenosis
- •References
- •28 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
- •28.1 Introduction
- •References
- •29 Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
- •29.1 Introduction
- •29.2 Description of the Surgical Technique (Video 29.1)
- •References
- •30 Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- •30.1 Introduction
- •30.2 Description of the Surgical Technique (Video 30.1)
- •References
- •31 Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch
- •31.1 Introduction
- •31.1.1 Description of the Surgical Technique (Video 31.1) [1]
- •References
- •32 Single Anastomosis Duodenoileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
- •32.1 Introduction
- •References
- •33 Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Early Gastric Cancer
- •33.1 Introduction
- •33.1.1 Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy
- •33.1.2 Description of the Operative Technique (Videos 33.1 and 33.2)
- •33.1.3 Postoperative Management
- •33.1.4 Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls
- •33.2.1 Description of the Operative Technique (See Video 33.1)
- •References
- •34 Laparoscopic Partial Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
- •34.1 Introduction
- •34.2 Clinical Staging and Surgical Plan
- •References
- •35.1 Introduction
- •35.2 Description of the Surgical Technique (See Video 35.1)
- •References
- •36 Robotic Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
- •36.1 Introduction
- •36.2 Indication
- •36.3 Description of the Surgical Steps (See Video 36.1)
- •References
- •37 Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
- •37.1 Introduction
- •37.2 Clinical Staging and Surgical Plan
- •37.4 Reconstruction After Total Gastrectomy
- •References
- •38 Spleen-Preserving Splenic Hilar Dissection for Proximal Gastric Cancer
- •38.1 Introduction
- •References
- •39 End-To-Side Esophagojejunal Anastomosis Using the Circular Orvil Device
- •39.1 End-To-Side Esophagojejunal Anastomosis Using the Orvil Device
- •References
- •40 Hand-Sewn Anastomosis After 95% Gastrectomy, Total Gastrectomy, and Total Gastrectomy Extended to the Distal Esophagus for Gastric Cancer
- •40.1 Introduction
- •References
- •41 Robot-Assisted Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
- •41.1 Description of the Surgical Procedure (See Video 41.1)
- •References
- •42.3 Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy with D2 Lymph Node Dissection
- •42.4 Robotic Gastrectomy
- •References
- •43 Final Considerations
- •43.2 Permanent Learning
- •43.3 Progress
- •Index

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Fig. 16.8 Dissection of the subcarinal esophagus (a, b). Division of the mesoesophagus and esophageal lymphadenectomy (c, d). Dissection (e,
f) and division between clips (g) of the thoracic duct between the aorta and azygos vein. Hiatus and pericard sac with diseccion of the 111 lymph
nodes between the inferior cava vein and pericard sac reflexion (h)
F. M. Navarro et al.
Fig. 16.9 Lymphadenectomy of the stations 4R and 2R. Dissection of the right vagal nerve supracarinally and a vessel loop is passed around
(a). Dissection of the right recurrent nerve in the subclavian artery (b) and lymphadenectomy (c, d). Schematic view (e)
(9) Dissection continues in proximal direction to dissect
the supracarinal area. By traction of the stump of the
right vagal nerve, the nerve is dissected free supracarinally and a vessel loop is passed around for traction
(Fig. 16.9). Lymph nodes of the station 4R (from the
carina to the right subclavian artery) are gently dissected between the right vagal nerve and the trachea
by means of a sealing device (Fig. 16.9). The lymph
nodes are kept attached to the esophagus. Thereafter,
the right laryngeal recurrent nerve is visualized by
vagal traction recurring at the right subclavian artery,
and lymphadenectomy of the station 2R is performed
(Fig. 16.9). Lymphadenectomy is not just picking
some lymph nodes but “en bloc,” the lymph nodes
remain attached to the specimen.
(10) By traction of the esophagus, dissection is performed
between the esophagus and the trachea up to the left
edge of the trachea. Dissection takes place by means
of the hook and sealing device taking care do not
touch the trachea or bronchi (Fig. 16.10). A sling is
placed around the esophagus, closed by a Hemo Lock
®
clip and an Endoloop ® system attached to it. The
Endoloop ® is exteriorized in order to keep traction of
the esophagus (Fig. 16.11). In this way, by traction of
the esophagus, the band is almost vertical and is prepared to be dissected. By traction of the esophagus, a

Fig. 16.10 Band created between trachea and esophagus to be dissected (a, b)
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Fig. 16.11 Sling is placed around the esophagus (a). Dissection of the left supraaortic area (b–d)
Fig. 16.12 Dissection between the trachea and base of the band (a). Left laryngeal recurrent nerve is visualized and dissected (b, c)
band can be visualized from the esophagus to the left
paratracheal and supraaortic area (Fig. 16.11).
(11) Dissection is performed along the left aspect of the
trachea (with some pressure on it), and continue
to dissect the basis of the band in order to visualize
and dissect the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (LRLN)
(Fig. 16.12).
(12) Afterwards, the band is dissected free from the esoph-
agus in proximal direction, and sometimes the esophagus could be sectioned in order to facilitate lymph
node dissection (Fig. 16.13). The tissue of stations 2L
and 4L is dissected free from the thoracic duct (had to
be clipped) and the left subclavian artery (Fig. 16.14).
Dissection continues up to the aorta arch (Fig. 16.15)
where the esophagus is freed and the LRLN completment dissect (Fig. 16.16). In this way, stations 2L
and 4L are kept attached to the specimen. Dissection
of the esophagus continues; the left vagal nerve is
divided distally of the left bronchus, followed by lymphadenectomy of the carina (station 7) and left bronchus (Fig. 16.17). Furthermore, the esophagus is freed
from the left bronchus and station number 5 (aorta
window) is sampled (Fig. 16.17).
(13) The esophagus is dissected, the thoracic cavity
drained, trocars retrieved, and ports closed. Patient is
placed for the laparoscopy (supine decubitus) and cervical phase of the intervention.
(14) Five trocars are introduced in the upper abdomen
(Fig. 16.18).
(15) Gastrocolic ligament is opened and working first in
direction to the hiatus and afterwards to the pylorus,
the stomach is mobilized completely with preservation

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Fig. 16.13 Proximal esophagus is skeletonized from the band, and it could be sectioned by a stapler (a, b)
F. M. Navarro et al.
Fig. 16.14 Thoracic duct is dissected at this level and clipped (a). The lymph nodes are dissected from the left subclavian artery (b)
Fig. 16.15 Dissection of the
lymphadenectomy specimen
(2L and 4L) up to the aorta
arch (a, b)
of the gastroepiploic vessels from the cardias to the
duodenum (Fig. 16.19).
(16) Extensive lymphadenectomy of the celiac trunk
and branches (D1+ ) is performed through the gastrohepatic ligament after dividing the pars flaccida. After dissection and division of the left gastric
artery and vein, dissection continues up to the hiatus (Fig. 16.20). In this part of the intervention, you
can perform first the lymphadenectomy followed
by the gastrolysis or first the gastrolysis followed by
lymphadenectomy.
(17) Last part of the dissection is the lymphadenectomy of
the hiatal area in which the hiatus is enlarged anteriorly, and carefully a communication is made with the
thoracic dissection area (Fig. 16.21). Take care that all
the specimen, esophagus, and stomach are completely
free.

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Fig. 16.16 Dissection of
the left recurrent laryngeal
nerve at the level of the aortic
arch. Close (a) and schematic
view (b)
Fig. 16.17 Left vagal nerve is dissected (a). Lymphadenectomy of the carina (b) and the left bronchus (c) is performed. Esophagus is freed
from the left bronchus and sampling of lymph node station 5 (d)
Fig. 16.18 Laparoscopy and positions of trocars
(18) A 3–4 cm gastric tube is created by means of a linear
stapler device (Fig. 16.22), leaving a bridge between
the specimen and the gastric tube (other option is to
divide the stomach completely and to attach the gastric tube to the specimen by means of one or two
stitches (Fig. 16.23). Other option will be to create the
gastric tube totally extracorporeally through a wellprotected supraumbilical incision of 7 cm. In this case,
gastric tube is fixed to the nasogastric tube introduced
by the cervical region.
(19) After cervical dissection of the esophagus, the gas-
tric conduit is ascended through the hiatus to the neck
under laparoscopic control (Fig. 16.24).
(20) Through the neck, the specimen and the gastric tube
can now be exteriorized (Fig. 16.25).
(21) Now, the proximal esophagus is divided (Fig. 16.26),
and after resection of the specimen, an esophagogastric anastomosis will be performed.

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Fig. 16.19 Dissection of the stomach with preservation of the gastroepiploic vessels. Gastrocolic ligament is opened (a, b). Mobilization of the
stomach with preservation of gastroepiploic vessels (c–g). Kocher maneuver (h)
F. M. Navarro et al.
Fig. 16.20 Lymphadenectomy type D+1 of the celiac trunk. Pars flaccida is divided (a, b). Right gastric artery is divided (c, d). Left gastric
artery is divided (e, f)

Fig. 16.21 Dissection of
the hiatal area. Close (a) and
schematic view (b)
Fig. 16.22 Creation of the
gastric conduit. Close (a) and
schematic view (b)
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F. M. Navarro et al.
Fig. 16.23 Gastric conduit is fixed to the specimen by stitches
Fig. 16.24 Gastric conduit is ascended through the hiatus into the cervical wound under laparoscopic control. Close (a) and schematic view (b,
c)

Fig. 16.25 Gastric conduit in the neck before esophagogastric
anastomosis
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Fig. 16.26 Proximal esophagus is divided at the cervical incision
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Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE)
Richard van Hillegersberg, Pieter C. van der Sluis
and Jelle P. Ruurda
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17.1 Introduction
The standard treatment for locally advanced esophageal
cancer with curative intent is multimodality treatment containing either preoperative chemoradiation or perioperative chemotherapy followed by open esophagectomy [1, 2].
However, the open transthoracic esophagectomy is associated with high morbidity and mortality [3, 4].
Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) was designed
to improve the outcome of esophagectomy. Systematic
reviews and results from three randomized controlled trials,
comparing total (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in prone)
or hybrid (Laparoscopy and thoracotomy) MIE or RAMIE
(laparoscopy and RAMIE thoracoscopy) to open transthoracic esophagectomy, showed decreased blood loss, fewer
postoperative complications, especially pulmonary infections and shorter hospital stay, with comparable short-term
oncologic results [5–9].
However, MIE is not widely applied yet. Technical limitations and concerns about oncologic efficacy have been
the main reasons for a limited application of this technique.
Hence, the open procedure remains the preferred approach
in most centers worldwide [2].
Robot-assisted minimally invasive thoraco-laparoscopic
esophagectomy (RAMIE) was developed in 2003 in the
University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) to overcome the technical limitations of conventional MIE with the
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R. van Hillegersberg (*) · P. C. van der Sluis · J. P. Ruurda
Department of Surgical Oncology, University Medical Center
Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
e-mail: r.vanhillegersberg@umcutrecht.nl
P. C. van der Sluis
e-mail: p.c.vandersluis@umcutrecht.nl
availability of three-dimensional vision and the use of more
sophisticated precision instruments. RAMIE was shown
to be feasible and safe in a cohort of Western European
patients with advanced esophageal cancer in both the literature and our own results [10, 11]. Furthermore, RAMIE
was oncologically effective, with a high percentage of R0
radical resections (95%) and adequate lymphadenectomy.
RAMIE provided good local control with a low percentage of local recurrence at long-term follow-up [10–12]. The
most frequently performed procedure has been the 3-stage
MIE McKeown with cervical anastomosis.
Currently, there are new procedures in minimally invasive esophageal surgery that it seems will be better performed using the RAMIE such as the high hand-sewn
intrathoracic anastomosis in upper esophageal cancer and
the resection of cT4b esophageal cancer.
17.2 Description of the Surgical Technique
(Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive
Thoraco-Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
(RAMIE) at UMC Utrecht)
There are two standard RAMIE procedures, the first is the
2-stage Ivor Lewis RAMIE in which first we start with the
laparoscopic phase that includes the lymphadenectomy of
the celiac trunk and the creation of the gastric conduit, followed by the RAMIE thoracoscopy in which the esophageal
dissection is performed along with lymphadenectomy of the
paraesophageal, infracarinal, and both RLN Lymph node
stations if indicated followed by hand-sewn intrathoracic
anastomosis.
The second procedure is the 3-stage RAMIE McKeown
procedure in which the intervention starts with the RAMIE
thoracoscopic esophageal dissection and mediastinal lymphadenectomy, to be follow by laparoscopy (lymphadenectomy of the celiac trunk and creation of the gastric conduit),
to finish with the retrieval of the specimen and the cervical
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anastomosis between the gastric conduit and the proximal
esophagus.
The key steps to perform the 3 stage McKeown RAMIE
include the following.
17.2.1 Thoracoscopic Preparation and Positioning
General and thoracic epidural anesthetics are combined to
ensure sufficient intraoperative and postoperative analgesia.
Recently, we started using single-dose and bilateral paravertebral block combined with sufentanil in the context of
our enhanced recovery after the esophagectomy program.
This may provide similar postoperative analgesia and early
discharge avoiding the disadvantages of epidural anesthesia
such as catheter malposition and hypotension.
The patient is intubated with a left-side double-lumen
tube. During the thoracoscopic phase of the operation (1st
stage), patients are positioned in the left lateral decubitus
position, tilted 45° toward the prone position to keep the
collapsed lung from the operating field. The operating table
is flexed, lowering the legs and upper thorax (the patient
is positioned with the xyphoid above the pivoting point of
the table). This extends the thorax maximally and widens
the intercostal space for the introduction of the trocars The
trocars’ positions are marked relatively from the scapula
(Fig. 17.1) The robotic system (da Vinci Si system, Intuitive
Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA) is placed at the dorsocranial side of the patient (Fig. 17.2a, b).
Before incision, the right lung is collapsed. A 10-mm
camera port is placed at the sixth intercostal space, posterior to the posterior axillary line. Two 8-mm ports are
placed under direct sight anterior to the scapular rim in
the fourth intercostal space and more toward posterior
Fig. 17.2 Operating room setup
in the ninth intercostal space. Two conventional 10-mm
disposable trocars are used in the fifth and seventh intercostal spaces just posterior to the posterior axillary line
(Fig. 17.1a, b). These ports are used for thoracoscopic assistance such as suction, traction, clipping, and insertion of
additional surgical needs. CO2 insufflation of the thoracic
cavity permits excellent vision, without the need for retracting the lung from the operative field. In case of a noncompliant lung, a retractor can be used.
Fig. 17.1 Trocar placement in the thoracic phase. Robotic arms 1
(yellow) and 2 (green), camera (blue), and two assisting ports (white).
MAL (midaxillary line)
17.2.2 Thoracoscopic Phase: Operative Procedure
After the introduction of the trocars, possible pulmonary
adhesions are divided to obtain a clear sight of the operating
field. The pulmonary ligament is divided, the parietal pleura
is dissected at the anterior side of the esophagus from the
diaphragm up to the azygos arch (Fig. 17.3a–c). The azy-
gos vein is ligated using robotically applied Hem-o-lok®
clips (size Large, Teleflex Medical, Limerick, PA, USA).
These clips are endowristed facilitating precise positioning
(Fig. 17.4a–d). Dissection of the parietal pleura is continued above the azygos arch (Fig. 17.5a–d), for a right para-
tracheal lymph node dissection (Fig. 17.6a–c). Dissection is
now performed between the trachea and the esophagus from
the right side to the left side (Fig. 17.7a–c).
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