Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic oesophagotomy for impacted denture removal

Accidental ingestion of dentures is a relatively infrequent yet clinically significant problem, often resulting in oesophageal impaction, particularly in edentulous patients who wear removable dentures. Ingestion of dentures poses a significant risk of mucosal injury or perforation during endoscopic retrieval, owing to their large size, sharp edges and metal clasps, and hence requires a low threshold for surgical intervention. This video tutorial demonstrates the technique of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic oesophagotomy and removal of the impacted denture followed by repair of the oesophagotomy.