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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Need to know

Your consultant surgeon will make a few incisions in your chest and stomach (or in your neck and stomach) to gain access to your oesophagus. They will then remove your oesophagus, along with the top of your stomach and nearby lymph nodes. They will also use the remainder of your stomach to replace your oesophagus. An oesophagogastrectomy is carried out under general anaesthetic.
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 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 Oesophagogastrectomy consultants

Mr Khaled Dawas

Mr Khaled Dawas

General Surgery

Mr Ewen Griffiths

Mr Ewen Griffiths

General Surgery

Mr Benjamin Tan

Mr Benjamin Tan

General Surgery

Mr Yassar Qureshi

Mr Yassar Qureshi

General Surgery

Our Oesophagogastrectomy locations

London Bridge Hospital

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
41 Welbeck Street

41 Welbeck Street

41 Welbeck Street W1G 8EA London

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