Publications by authors named "R van Hillegersberg"
Background: Salvage esophagectomy is more complex and associated with higher postoperative morbidity and mortality than standard resection. This study aimed to investigate short-term outcomes and the influence of hospital volume on these outcomes of salvage surgery for esophageal cancer.
Methods: The study enrolled all patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer registered in the Dutch Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Audit (DUCA) between 2012 and 2022.
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 Richard van Hillegersberg
Ann Surg Oncol
November 2024
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 Richard van Hillegersberg
Ann Surg Oncol
November 2024
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.