Minimally invasive transhiatal esophagectomy

: While traditionally performed through an open approach, the role of minimally invasive technologies has evolved in its application to esophageal resection. Esophagectomy is associated with significant morbidity, which led interest developing esophagectomy (e.g. , laparoscopic/thoracoscopic approaches) address this issue. As a result, approaches for resection evolved, growing body literature describing these techniques. Minimally have been applied transhiatal esophagectomy, both laparoscopic and robotic-assisted Although are well-described malignancies, efficacy not as well established. Since initial reports application, adoption technology continued expand. robotic techniques expanded across approaches, more defined (MI-THE) developed. Our group sought adapt approach malignant end-stage benign disease. With MI-THE experience, operative technique further refined. This report describes best practices cervical esophagogastric anastomosis, including preoperative preparation, technique, postoperative care, perioperative outcomes.