Endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized the interventions for all surgical esophageal disorders. Most surgical trainees in United States graduate with minimal open esophageal surgery experience, especially for elective benign conditions.
Editorial
Robotic thoracic surgery: ivor lewis approach
Original Article
Gastric emptying after esophagectomy: comparing single therapy versus dual therapy method for pyloric drainage
Review Article
Endoscopic eradication therapies for Barrett’s esophagus
Laparoscopic anti-reflux operation: fundoplication vs. Linx—techniques and outcomes
Peroral endoscopic myotomy: techniques and outcomes
Robotic/thoracoscopic approach to esophageal gastro-intestinal stromal tumor
Prone approach for minimally invasive esophagectomy: history and surgical approach
Surgical Technique
Laparoscopic approaches to failed fundoplication for reflux
Review Article
Endoscopic management of Zenker’s diverticulum: stapling vs. Z-POEM
Surgical Technique
Robotic assisted Heller myotomy: indications, techniques and outcomes
Review Article
Robotic assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy: Ivor-Lewis approach
Laparoscopic repair of giant hiatal hernia: a narrative review
Disclosure:
The series “Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery” was commissioned by the editorial office, Shanghai Chest without any sponsorship or funding. Ghulam Abbas is serving as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.