Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Robot-Assisted, Video-Assisted, and Open Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The utilization of robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) for esophageal cancer is increasing, despite limited data comparing RAMIE with other surgical approaches.

Objective

To evaluate the literature for clinical outcomes of RAMIE compared with video-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (VAMIE) and open esophagectomy (OE).

Data sources

A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane, Ovid Medline, and Embase databases from January 1, 2013, to May 6, 2020, was performed.

Study selection

Studies that compared RAMIE with VAMIE and/or OE for cancer were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) reporting guideline, data were extracted by independ

SUBMITTER: Mederos MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8561331 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature