Esophagus

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Technical Considerations for Aberrant Left Hepatic Artery Preservation During Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

July 13, 2026 | Tyler Wilson…

This clinical video demonstrates the preservation of a replaced left hepatic artery during the creation of a gastric conduit in a robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) for post-neoadjuvant esophageal adenocarcinoma. The patient was a 61-year-old...

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ISMICS 2026 | How to Do It Movie Session, Part 2

July 27, 2026 | Tomas Holubec…

This video completes a day of excellent presentations by leading surgeons exploring advanced minimally invasive techniques including congenital ventricular septal defect (VSD) surgery, endoscopic transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) explantation,...

Event

Thoracic Surgery Symposium: Malignant Esophagogastric Diseases

August 28, 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026 – Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am – Thoracic Surgery Symposium: Malignant Esophagogastric Diseases August 28-29 | UT Southwestern Medical Center in...

JANS Article

Evaluating the Mainstream Influence of Cardiothoracic Surgical Research: An Analysis of Google Trends Data from 2004 to 2024

July 23, 2026 | Ali MashadiSilver Contributor

This study examines the relationship between public interest in cardiothoracic surgical conditions and corresponding research output during a 21-year period (2004–2024). Public interest was assessed using Google Trends data and...

Video

Technical Considerations for Aberrant Left Hepatic Artery Preservation During Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

July 13, 2026 | Tyler Wilson…

This clinical video demonstrates the preservation of a replaced left hepatic artery during the creation of a gastric conduit in a robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) for post-neoadjuvant esophageal adenocarcinoma....

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Robotic Resection of an Esophageal Leiomyoma

October 16, 2023 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This case demonstrates the resection of a leiomyoma robotically. Preoperatively, the diagnosis was not made, and the leiomyoma was a surprise finding. The surgical team was set up for a...

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Robotic-Assisted Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Operative Anatomy and Technical Considerations

April 10, 2023 | Daniel Cloonan…

Paraesophageal hernia repair with fundoplication is a case that utilizes the strengths of robotic-assisted surgery well. This video reviews the technical details of robotic-assisted paraesophageal hernia repair, with a focus...

Article

5 Esophageal Technique Videos to Boost Your Skills

March 16, 2023 | Cameron LindSilver Contributor

Although they are not as common as other thoracic surgeries, esophageal procedures are an important part of every thoracic surgeon’s repertoire. These five popular videos from CTSNet demonstrate different techniques...

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Standardized Operative Approach for Total Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy in Hostile Abdomen

March 6, 2023 | Kian Banks…

Total minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy can be a feasible approach in patients with history of multiple intraabdominal surgeries, as demonstrated in the video below. This suggests generalizability of the...

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Left-Sided Approach to Esophageal Mobilization for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy in a Patient With a Right-Sided Descending Aorta

February 15, 2023 | Marisa Sewell…

In the minimally invasive age, thoracic dissection for esophagectomy is most commonly conducted through the right hemithorax. However, anatomical variation requires a tailored, patient-specific approach. In this case, a...

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Colonic Interposition for Salvage Esophagectomy with Supercharging

November 21, 2022 | Mujtaba MubashirGold Contributor…

This video shows a case in which a colonic interposition is performed to restore enteric continuity after a failed Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy in a sixty-one-year-old male. This initial surgery was performed...

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Robotic Laparoscopic Transhiatal Anatomic Repair of Hiatal Hernias

September 8, 2022 | Farid Gharagozloo

Although laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is the most common procedure for hiatal hernia (HH) repair, HH recurrence because of the breakdown of the hiatoplasty and intrathoracic migration of the wrap has...

Article

Thoracic Showcase: 6 Procedures and Techniques to Refine Your Practice

June 23, 2022 | Mary Hammon…

It’s already halfway through the year, and surgeons across the globe have shared a huge amount of valuable cardiothoracic surgery expertise with the CTSNet community in the form of clinical...

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