OESOPHAGUS

CANCER OESOPHAGUS - Oesophagectomy :

This is a type of surgery in which a part of the oesophagus or the entire oesophagus is removed.
This procedure is performed to treat early-stage cancer of the oesophagus as a preventive measure before the cancer has spread to the stomach or other organs.
This can be done by Open or Laparoscopic method.
By this procedure Oesophagus is rebuilt from stomach or Intestinal tissue
Oesophagectomy is also done to treat oesophageal dysplasia, which is a precancerous condition of the cells in the lining of the oesophagus.

VATS Oesophagectomy

It is a minimal invasive procedure in which the esophageal tumor is removed through small abdominal incisions and small incisions in the right chest (thoracoscopy).

Oesophageal Stricture

- Transhiatal Esophagectomy

An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the oesophagus that can cause trouble with swallowing and food getting stuck in the oesophagus.

Transhiatal Esophagectomy (a part of the oesophagus or the entire oesophagus is removed) and gastric pull-up (Removing the diseased part of the Oesophagus and attaching the stomach to the remaining part) with cervical anastomosis are safe procedures for the treatment of corrosive oesophageal stricture.

Achalasia cardia - Oesophagomyotomy - Cardio Myotomy

Achalasia is a failure of the lower oesophageal sphincter (the valve at the junction of the food pipe and the stomach) to relax.

It is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach. The reason for these problems is damage to the nerves in the oesophagus.

Achalasia is a condition that causes problems with swallowing.

The muscle in the lower oesophagus fails to relax and therefore hinders the passage of food and fluid into the stomach.

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. Cardiomyotomy is the most dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Symptoms:

Difficulty in swallowing
Feeling of Something Stuck in Throat
Chest pain
Regurgitation of undigested food
Weight loss
Coughing

Dr.T.G.Balachandar

Surgical Gastroenterologist

OESOPHAGUS

CANCER OESOPHAGUS - Oesophagectomy :

VATS Oesophagectomy

It is a minimal invasive procedure in which the esophageal tumor is removed through small abdominal incisions and small incisions in the right chest (thoracoscopy).

Oesophageal Stricture

- Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Achalasia cardia - Oesophagomyotomy - Cardio Myotomy

Achalasia is a failure of the lower oesophageal sphincter (the valve at the junction of the food pipe and the stomach) to relax.

It is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach. The reason for these problems is damage to the nerves in the oesophagus.

Achalasia is a condition that causes problems with swallowing.

The muscle in the lower oesophagus fails to relax and therefore hinders the passage of food and fluid into the stomach.

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. Cardiomyotomy is the most dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Symptoms:

Difficulty in swallowing

Feeling of Something Stuck in Throat

Chest pain

Regurgitation of undigested food

Weight loss

Coughing

Intake of food should become more comfortable soon after surgery and a near-normal diet can be maintained.