Esophageal Cancer Surgery Treatment in India
About Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Key Highlights
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Curative Potential: Offers the best chance for a cure in localized, early-stage esophageal cancer.Symptom Relief: Can alleviate severe symptoms like difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), pain, and bleeding.Improved Survival: Significantly increases long-term survival rates when combined with other therapies like chemotherapy or radiation.listrongMultidisciplinary Approach:/strong Performed by specialized surgical oncologists within a comprehensive cancer care team./lilistrongAdvanced Techniques:/strong May utilize minimally invasive approaches (like laparoscopy or robotics) for potentially faster recovery./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of localized esophageal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma).
- Cancer that has not spread extensively to distant organs (metastasized).
- Patients who are medically fit enough to undergo major surgery.
- As a palliative procedure to relieve obstruction or bleeding in advanced cancer.
- Following neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy/radiation) to shrink the tumor before surgery.
- High-grade dysplasia (pre-cancerous cells) in Barrett's esophagus that cannot be managed endoscopically.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Includes blood tests, imaging (CT, PET scans), endoscopy, and biopsies to stage the cancer.
- Nutritional Support: Improving nutritional status, possibly with a feeding tube, to strengthen the patient for surgery.
- Smoking & Alcohol Cessation: Mandatory stopping of smoking and alcohol consumption to reduce complications.
- Medication Review: Adjusting or stopping certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the doctor.
- Pre-operative Counseling: Detailed discussion with the surgical oncologist about the procedure, risks, and recovery expectations.
- Bowel Preparation: May be required if the colon is to be used for reconstruction.
Risks & possible complications
- General Surgical Risks: Bleeding, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Leakage: Leak from the new connection (anastomosis) between the stomach and remaining esophagus.
- Respiratory Complications: Pneumonia or lung issues due to reduced lung function post-surgery.
- Voice Changes: Hoarseness due to potential nerve injury near the vocal cords.
- Digestive Issues: Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying), acid reflux, or delayed stomach emptying.
- Stricture: Narrowing of the new connection, requiring future dilation procedures.
- Long-term Nutritional Challenges: Need for smaller, more frequent meals and potential vitamin deficiencies.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital Stay: Initial recovery in the hospital with close monitoring in the ICU or surgical ward.
- Pain Management: Effective pain control through medications to aid breathing and mobility.
- Gradual Feeding: Starting with intravenous (IV) fluids, then clear liquids, and slowly advancing to soft foods over days to weeks.
- Breathing Exercises: Crucial use of an incentive spirometer to prevent lung complications.
- Early Mobilization: Getting out of bed and walking as soon as possible to promote healing.
- Long-term Follow-up: Regular check-ups with the oncologist, nutritional counseling, and possible adjuvant therapy.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Adopting new eating habits, such as eating small, frequent meals and avoiding lying down after eating.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering esophageal cancer surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for esophageal cancer surgery in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Miot Hospital Chennai, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform esophageal cancer surgery. MediFyr helps you compare oncologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for esophageal cancer surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 3,807 – USD 13,052 | 7-14 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full adaptation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 28,184 – USD 96,630 | 7-14 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full adaptation | Know More |
Top hospitals for Esophageal Cancer Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated oncologist teams and experience managing patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery.
Kolkata, India
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Oncologists for Esophageal Cancer Surgery
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