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Oesophagogastrectomy

Surgery for advanced-stage oesophageal cancer

Find out how we can treat advanced-stage oesophageal cancer by removing your oesophagus (food pipe)

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About

Oesophageal cancer affects your oesophagus (the muscular tube which carries food from the throat to the stomach). If the cancer has reached an advanced stage, we can carry out an oesophagogastrostomy to treat it.

An oesophagogastrectomy involves removing your oesophagus entirely. It'll most likely be carried out as part of a wider treatment plan, which may include chemotherapy and possibly radiotherapy.

Need to know

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    Your consultant surgeon will make a few cuts in your chest and tummy (or in your neck and tummy) to gain access to your oesophagus. They'll then remove your oesophagus, along with the top of your stomach and nearby lymph nodes. They'll also use the remainder of your stomach to replace your oesophagus. An oesophagogastrectomy is carried out under general anaesthetic, which means you'll be asleep.

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    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.

  • Afterwards 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 consultants

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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Our facilities

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

  • The Princess Grace Hospital

    42-52 Nottingham Place

    London W1U 5NY

    Appointments 020 7908 8001
    General enquiries 020 7486 1234

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    London Digestive Centre

    41 Welbeck Street

    London

    W1G 8DU

    Call 020 7908 8003
    Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm

  • London Digestive Health

    London Digestive Surgery

    41 Welbeck Street

    London

    W1G 8DU

    Call 020 3131 5319
    Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm
    All of our upper GI and colorectal consultant are at our Chiswick clinic on Saturdays

  • London Bridge Hospital

    London Bridge Hospital

    27 Tooley Street

    London

    SE1 2PR

    Appointments & Enquiries 020 7234 2009
    Imaging Appointments 020 7234 2773

  • london-digestion-centre-london-bridge

    London Digestion

    HCA UK at The Shard

    32 St Thomas Street

    London SE1 9BS

    Appointments & enquiries 020 7403 3814

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We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.

020 7079 4344
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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.
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