Oesophagectomy
Surgery for early-stage oesophageal cancer
We can treat early stage oesophageal cancer by removing the part of your food pipe which contains the tumour
Having surgery for early stage oesophageal cancer
An oesophagectomy is normally carried out for stage 1-3 oesophageal cancer. It involves removing the part of your oesophagus which contains the tumour. You'll mostly receive chemotherapy (and possibly radiotherapy) before your surgery to make it more effective.
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
An oesophagectomy is carried out under general anaesthetic. Your consultant surgeon will make a few incisions in your chest and tummy (or in your neck and tummy) to access your oesophagus. They will then remove the part which contains the tumour, before reconnecting your oesophagus to your stomach. Your consultant surgeon may also remove nearby lymph nodes. They'll finish by stitching your incisions. -
How to prepare icon plus
As you'll be receiving a general anaesthetic, you'll most likely need to limit your food and drink intake in the hours leading up to your operation. Your consultant or nurse specialist will explain this and any other preparations you may need to take. They'll also explain any risks and side effects, and answer any questions you might have. -
After surgery icon plus
After your procedure, we'll transfer you to our recovery ward, where we'll care for you for a few days. Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including work or exercise.
Our surgeons
Our location
From complex digestive surgery to diagnostic scans and minor procedures, we provide exceptional general surgery care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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London Digestive Surgery
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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London Digestion
HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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020 7079 4344