Comparison of short-term clinical outcomes between robotic, minimally invasive and open esophagectomy in esophageal cancer surgery: Systematic Review

Author : Adele Zacken, Kayaththery Varathan, Praveen Surya Ravichandran, Juweyriya Abdi Isse, Havil Stephen Alexander Bakka, Mustafa Albayati⁠, Uzair Khan

Abstract :Background: Esophageal cancer is an aggressive disease traditionally managed with open esophagectomy (OE), a procedure associated with high morbidity and mortality. Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) and robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) have emerged as alternatives, offering benefits such as reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery. RAMIE additionally provides surgeons with three-dimensional visualization and improved ergonomics. Objectives: This systematic review compares short-term outcomes of OE, MIE, and RAMIE, focusing on operative time, blood loss, anastomotic leak, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, hospital stay, and mortality. Methods: Electronic databases (Cochrane, PubMed, EMBASE, PsychInfo, UpToDate, and OpenGrey) were searched using defined criteria. Eligible articles were assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for non-randomized studies and the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool for randomized controlled trials

Keywords :Short-Term Outcomes of OE, MIE, and RAMIE in Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review

Conference Name :International Congress on Surgery (IC-S-25)

Conference Place Basrah, Iraq

Conference Date 19th Sep 2025