Publications by authors named "F Berlth"
ASO Visual Abstract: The Current State of Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE)-Outcomes from the Upper GI International Robotic Association (UGIRA) Esophageal Registry.
Cezanne D Kooij Cas de Jongh B Feike Kingma Mark I van Berge Henegouwen Suzanne S Gisbertz Felix Berlth
Ann Surg Oncol
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluates the effectiveness of Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) for treating esophageal cancer at various centers globally, aiming to pinpoint areas for enhancement in surgical outcomes.
- Over three time periods (2016-2023), data from 28 centers was analyzed, revealing improvements in textbook outcome rates, lymph node yields, and decreased hospital stays, particularly with McKeown procedures.
- The results showed varying success rates in surgical outcomes and complications, with a noteworthy decrease in anastomotic leakage rates and hospital stays over time, highlighting advancements in surgical techniques.
[Anastomotic leakage following surgical resection in the upper gastrointestinal tract].
Chirurgie (Heidelb)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Surgical resection is a key part of treating stomach and esophagus cancers, but it can lead to serious issues like leakage when the body is put back together.
- *Detecting these leaks quickly using methods like CT scans and endoscopy is really important for successful treatment.
- *New endoscopic methods, especially the endoscopic vacuum therapy, have greatly improved how doctors handle these leaks, making recovery outcomes much better.
Article Synopsis
- Various anastomotic and reconstruction techniques were assessed in patients undergoing minimally invasive total (miTG) and distal gastrectomy (miDG) to understand their impact on postoperative complications.
- A study involving over 4,200 patients found that miTG had significantly higher rates of complications like anastomotic leakage and overall morbidity compared to miDG.
- The findings suggest that miDG is preferable for patients needing surgery, while linear stapled techniques should be favored in miTG to minimize risks.*
Introduction: Sarcopenia, a key component of frailty in cancer patients, is associated with complicated procedures and worse survival after esophageal resection. The psoas muscle index (PMI) has been implicated as a possible sarcopenia imaging marker. This retrospective study aims to elucidate the effect of PMI and BMI in a cohort in Europe after totally minimally invasive esophagectomy for cancer.
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