A novel intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomotic technique: Potential benefit for patients undergoing a robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy.

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

Division of Thoracic Surgery, Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Charlotte, NC; Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC. Electronic address:

Published: October 2018

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