Total RAMIE with three-field lymph node dissection by a simultaneous two-team approach using a new docking method for esophageal cancer.

These results demonstrate that total RAMIE with a simultaneous two-team approach using the new docking method can be safely introduced. The simultaneous cervical and abdominal manipulation with the new docking method allowed total RAMIE without prolonging the operating time, suggesting that it may be a valuable approach for esophageal cancer surgery.