Oesopphagectomy Surgery Cost in India
An esophagectomy is a surgical operation that removes part of your food pipe (esophagus). This is the tube which carries food from your mouth to your belly. Your surgeon can also remove a section of your stomach to ensure that all cancer is removed. The remaining part of your stomach will be rebuilt and attached to what remains of your esophagus.
There are different ways to perform esophagectomy surgery. Your surgeon will talk with you about which one is best for you.
- During an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, also known as a transthoracic esophagogastrectomy, incisions (surgical cuts) are made in the center of your abdomen (belly) and in the back of your chest. After the tumor is removed, your stomach is reattached to the remaining part of your esophagus.
- During a transhiatal esophagectomy, your esophagus is removed through 2 incisions, one in your neck and one in your abdomen. After the tumor is removed, your stomach is attached to the remaining part of your esophagus through the neck incision.
- During a 3-hole esophagectomy, also known as McKeown esophagectomy, incisions are made in your abdomen, neck, and right upper back.
- During a minimally invasive esophagectomy, a tiny camera called a laparoscope is inserted into your belly and chest through multiple small incisions in your abdomen and back, below your shoulder. A robot may be used to assist.
