Research progress on robot-assisted esophagogastric anastomosis technique
- VernacularTitle:机器人辅助下食管胃吻合技术的研究进展
- Author:
Hao PENG
1
;
Maitiyasen MAIERHABA
1
;
Siqi SHENG
2
;
Haizhu SONG
2
;
Jun YI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, P. R. China
2. Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, P. R. China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Robotic anastomosis;
esophageal cancer;
esophagogastric anastomosis;
minimally invasive surgery;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2025;32(04):547-552
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In recent years, robot-assisted esophagectomy has become increasingly widespread, but the esophagogastric anastomosis step remains relatively complex and cumbersome. Currently, commonly used gastrointestinal reconstruction anastomosis techniques include end-to-end anastomosis, end-to-side anastomosis, and side-to-side anastomosis. Depending on the anastomosis method, they can be further divided into manual anastomosis and mechanical anastomosis, with common instruments including circular staplers and linear staplers. In esophageal cancer surgery, the choice of esophagogastric anastomosis technique is typically based on the tumor’s location and size as well as the surgeon’s preference. Each anastomosis technique has its advantages and disadvantages. With continuous improvements in anastomosis techniques and updates in stapling instruments, the incidence of complications after esophagogastric anastomosis has been effectively reduced. However, safely and efficiently completing gastrointestinal reconstruction during surgery remains a significant challenge. Scholars have made extensive explorations in this field, actively proposing and achieving various reconstruction methods, leading to significant progress. This article reviews the research progress of robot-assisted esophagogastric anastomosis techniques from both the anastomosis techniques and methods perspectives.
