Esophagectomy
Removes the cancerous portion of the oesophagus along with appropriate margins and nearby lymph nodes.
Esophageal cancer surgery
Esophageal cancer surgery
Esophageal cancer surgery removes the tumour and affected tissue while aiming to preserve swallowing function and restore digestive continuity.
Our surgeons use advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive approaches for suitable patients, to treat esophageal cancers according to tumour location, stage, and individual needs.
Overview
Removing esophageal cancer with precision
Esophageal cancer surgery involves removing the tumour along with a portion of the affected oesophagus and nearby lymph nodes when appropriate. The remaining digestive tract is then reconstructed to restore continuity, allowing food to pass from the oesophagus into the stomach or reconstructed digestive pathway.
The surgical approach depends on where the tumour is located, its size and stage, and whether surrounding structures are involved. Selected patients may undergo minimally invasive or robotic surgery, while open surgery may be recommended when more extensive treatment is required.
How it works
Techniques, the procedure and recovery
The right approach depends on the tumour’s location, stage, surrounding structures, overall health, and whether minimally invasive surgery is suitable.
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Uses small incisions, specialised instruments, and a camera to perform esophageal cancer surgery with less surgical trauma.
Robotic Esophageal Surgery
Uses robotic instruments and magnified three-dimensional vision to support precise dissection in difficult anatomical areas.
Open Esophagectomy
Uses larger surgical incisions when extensive tumour removal or reconstruction requires an open approach.
Your surgical team will review imaging, assess the tumour, explain the planned approach, and prepare you for esophageal cancer surgery.
During surgery, the affected portion of the oesophagus is removed with appropriate margins and nearby lymph nodes. The remaining digestive tract is then reconstructed to restore continuity.
General anaesthesia is used, so you remain asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure.
The surgeon identifies the tumour and plans access according to its location.
The affected oesophagus and nearby lymph nodes are carefully mobilised.
The tumour is removed with appropriate margins to achieve complete cancer clearance.
The digestive tract is reconstructed to restore a pathway for food.
After surgery, you’ll be monitored closely in recovery. Your team will assess breathing, pain, nutrition, swallowing, and wound healing. Hospital stay and recovery depend on the extent of surgery, reconstruction performed, your overall health, and how your body responds.
Recovery after esophageal surgery takes time because your digestive system needs to adjust after reconstruction. Your team will closely monitor swallowing, nutrition, breathing, wound healing, and strength while gradually helping you return to eating and normal daily activities.
You may initially receive nutrition through a feeding tube while the reconstructed digestive tract heals. Your team will gradually introduce oral feeding and guide you through diet, movement, wound care, medication, and rehabilitation.
Recovery varies depending on the operation, reconstruction, overall health, and whether additional cancer treatment is required.
Regular follow-up helps monitor swallowing, nutrition, healing, pathology results, and your next steps in cancer treatment.
Risks
Risks and complications
Like any major surgery, esophageal procedures carry risks that vary with the operation and your overall health.
Bleeding
Bleeding can occur during or after esophageal surgery.
Infection
Surgical wounds or internal areas can become infected during recovery.
Anastomotic leak
A leak can occur where the reconstructed digestive tract is joined.
Breathing complications
Chest surgery can temporarily affect breathing and lung function.
Swallowing changes
Swallowing and digestive function may change during the recovery period.
Reflux
Changes to the digestive pathway can sometimes cause reflux or digestive discomfort.
Our team takes every precaution to minimise risks and closely monitors you throughout your recovery.
Why SSO?
At SSO Hospitals, specialised cancer surgery combines advanced techniques with careful treatment planning for patients undergoing complex esophageal procedures.
Our surgeons select minimally invasive, robotic, or open approaches according to tumour location, stage, anatomy, overall health, and the complexity of reconstruction required.
Our specialists
Meet our specialists
World-class expertise, empathetic treatment.
13+ YrsDr. Niharika Garach
Breast Cancer · Gynaecological Cancer · Peritoneal Surface Oncology · Cytoreductive Surgery · HIPEC · PIPAC
SSO Cancer Hospital, Andheri West
8+ Yrs
35+ Yrs
16+ YrsDr. Jay Anam
Breast Cancer · Breast Cancer Surgery · Breast Conservation Surgery · Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
SSO Cancer Hospital, Ghatkopar West
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
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Esophagectomy removes the cancerous part of the oesophagus and may include nearby lymph nodes, followed by reconstruction
Recovery varies between patients and depends on the operation, reconstruction, overall health, and additional cancer treatment.
Selected patients may undergo minimally invasive or robotic surgery depending on tumour location, stage, anatomy, and overall health.
Eating is usually introduced gradually as healing progresses, with your care team guiding diet and swallowing during recovery.
Google reviews
What our patients say about us
Unedited words from patients and families, straight from our review pages.
4.8800+ Google reviews
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
Care, close to home
Nine centres across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Belagavi. Choose the closest location and connect with the right specialist.
SSO Ghatkopar
HospitalSilver Point, 7th Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital and Research Centre, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kasturi Park, Maneklal Estate, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086
089768 97203
SSO Thane
HospitalFirst Floor, Surgical Speciality Oncology Hospital, Highland Sky Arcade, Shop F, 11A and F-12, Naupada, Thane West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400602
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SSO Hospital Andheri
Hospital2nd Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology, New Link Rd, above Bellevue Hospital, next to Audi Showroom, Sahakar Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
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SSO Chembur
Clinic6th floor, Business Point, Ramakrishna Chemburkar Marg, near Savla Hospital, Chembur Gaothan, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
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SSO Vashi
ClinicNo. 51, Shanti Center Building, 4th floor, Clinic, above Parichay Hotel, Sector 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703
082688 80185
SSO Charni Road
Clinic9th Floor, Mehta Mahal, 9 B, Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004
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SRCC
HospitalNh Srcc Children's Hospital, 1-1A, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Haji Ali, Haji Ali Government Colony, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400034
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Belagavi
Hospital9666A-2/D, behind BUDA Office, Ashok Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Belgavi, Karnataka 590016
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Ahmedabad
Hospitalopp. Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium Hall, behind Rajpath Rangoli Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India
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