Rubens Sallum

BACKGROUND: Despite the advances in the multidisciplinary treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma, the overall 5-year survival remains only 33.3% in North America. R0 resection with adequate lymphadenectomy remains the mainstay therapy…

INTRODUCTION: Anastomotic leak is one of the major complications of esophagogastric surgery. Vacuum endoscopic treatment has been used as an effective strategy for treating leaks. Considering the effectiveness of vacuum therapy, some authors suggest its prophylactic use in risky anastomoses…

Salvage esophagectomy after definitive chemoradiotherapy treatment has traditionally been recognized as a feasible option. Robotic esophagectomy has been considered as alternative to minimize post operative complications. The thoracic field was performed robotically…