Ivor Lewis Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE): The University of Pittsburgh Technique

Abstract

The technique of minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has been improved and utilized widely in the past decades, resulting in improved perioperative outcomes compared to open esophagectomy. Similarly, robotic assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) has increased in adoption in recent years, offering superior technical advantages and showing promising outcomes. This article details the approach to the RAMIE Ivor Lewis procedure adopted at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including operative insights and challenges.