Table 3 Plasma proANP during robot-assisted (RE) and open esophagectomy (OE)

Baseline

95 (64–125)

135 (102–161)

Pneumoperitoneum/Laparotomy

91 (60–119)

118 (94–168)

15 min after start of procedure

83 (59–114)

133 (96–173)

Mobilization of the stomach

81 (55–102)

123 (95–158)

CO₂ desufflation/abdominal closure

74 (53–99)^a

120 (82–157)^b

Gastric remnant pull

89 (58–117)^c

115 (88–158)

Anastomosis

87 (57–122)

101 (78–157)

Closure of the thorax

85 (56–119)^b

104 (87–155)