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Robot-assisted oesophagectomy technique for oesophageal carcinoma.

Authors :
Lok, Hon‐Ting
Teoh, Anthony Yuen‐Bun
Chiu, Philip Wai‐Yan
Wong, Simon Kin‐Hung
Ng, Enders Kwok‐Wai
Source :
Surgical Practice. Nov2014, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p193-194. 2p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the surgical technique for is oesophageal carcinoma. It mentions that oesophageal carcinoma is a cancer arising from the foodpipe known as the esophagus that runs between the throat and the stomach. It notes that oesophageal carcinoma is the leading cause of cancer death for males in Hong Kong. It notes the application of surgical robots in conducting surgical operations in patients with oesophageal carcinoma.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17441625
Volume :
18
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Surgical Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98772958
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-1633.12098