Anastomotic complications are a major source of morbidity after esophagectomy with gastric pull-up and are often related to poor graft perfusion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of laser-assisted fluorescent-dye angiography to assess perfusion in gastric grafts and determine the relationship between perfusion and anastomotic leaks.

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Most respondents perceived benefits to RS, but still preferred conventional minimally invasive surgery if necessary. Misperceptions about the robot indicate a need for patient education prior to RS. Interest by 50% of respondents in remote surgery might allow expert surgeons to do complex procedures without necessitating regionalization of care. Issues identified in this survey merit further exploration.

Erosion of the LINX device is an important but rare complication to recognize that has been safely managed via minimally invasive approaches without long-term consequences.