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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)
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 locations
London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street W1G 8DU London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.