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Esophagectomy
Surgery in Hyderabad

Esophagectomy is a surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus, typically necessary for esophageal cancer or swallowing difficulties. The procedure involves removing damaged tissue and lymph nodes for testing, followed by reconstructing the digestive system to restore swallowing function. Esophagectomy indications include:

• Esophageal cancer: When other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy are ineffective or not suitable, esophagectomy may be recommended to remove the cancerous tissue.
• Barrett’s esophagus: A condition where the normal tissue lining the esophagus is replaced by abnormal cells, increasing the risk of esophageal cancer.
• Severe esophageal injury: Trauma or severe damage to the esophagus due to conditions like corrosive ingestion or extensive reflux disease may require surgical removal.
• Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing that cannot be managed with medication or other interventions may necessitate esophagectomy to improve swallowing function.
• Esophageal perforation: A tear or hole in the esophagus, often caused by injury or medical procedures, may require surgical repair through esophagectomy.

Benign esophageal tumors: Large or symptomatic benign tumors in the esophagus may require surgical removal if they cannot be managed through less invasive methods.

Esophagectomy Types: While all esophagectomies involve removing the esophagus, the specific technique varies based on factors such as tumor location and individual patient needs.

• Transhiatal esophagectomy: Incisions are made in the neck and abdomen by the surgeon.
• Transthoracic esophagectomy (also known as Ivor Lewis esophagectomy): A surgeon makes an incision on the right side of the chest and another in the abdomen.
• McKeown esophagectomy: Incisions are made in the neck, chest, and abdomen by the surgeon.
• Thoracoabdominal esophagectomy: A surgeon makes a single incision from the chest to the abdomen on the left side and another incision in the neck.