Cancer of esophagus is one of deadliest cancers with a dismal 5 year survival rate of 25-30%. Radical esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy is the cornerstone of the multimodality treatment with curative intent. Worldwide transthoracic esophagectomy is the preferred procedure which allows en-bloc resection of tumour. Thorcoscopic approach reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with open procedure. Robotic approach for esophagus resection is appealing but still under investigational stage. |