Publications by authors named "Alissa Reisewitz"
Surg Endosc
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) has improved postoperative recovery since its introduction in 2003, and this study aimed to evaluate a proficiency-based training pathway for surgeons at a high-volume center in Germany.
- A total of 154 patients who underwent RAMIE between 2017 and 2022 were analyzed to observe the necessary case numbers for surgeons to reach expert performance levels in various metrics such as operating time and complication rates.
- Results indicated that significant improvements in surgical performance were seen after specific case milestones, with varying stabilization points for hospital stay and anastomotic leak rates, highlighting the importance of structured training in developing surgical expertise.
Cancers (Basel)
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the use of near-infrared light fluorescence (NIR) with indocyanine green (ICG) for mapping lymph nodes during esophageal cancer surgery, a method not yet established in this field.
- It involved 20 patients with advanced esophageal cancer undergoing robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE), where ICG was injected around the tumor prior to surgery to visualize lymphatic drainage.
- Initial findings indicate that using NIR imaging is feasible and safe for detecting lymph node metastases during RAMIE, with plans for further research on ICG-positive tissue and long-term outcomes.
