Janet Krueger

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Janet Krueger is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive esophageal surgery. Her primary research focuses on the development and refinement of robot-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy (RATE) for esophageal cancer, a technically demanding procedure aimed at reducing the morbidity associated with traditional open surgery. Krueger’s major contributions include establishing the safety and feasibility of this robotic approach. Her landmark 2012 study, "Robot-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy: a 3-year single-center experience," which has garnered 83 citations, provided the first detailed evidence that robotic techniques could achieve clear margin status while shortening hospital stays and lowering complication rates. She further solidified this impact with her 2017 case series of 100 consecutive RATE procedures, demonstrating consistent operative and survival outcomes. By systematically documenting the learning curve and long-term results, Krueger has provided the foundational evidence that has helped transform esophagectomy from a highly invasive operation into a more precise, patient-friendly procedure, setting a new standard for the surgical management of esophageal cancer.