Esophageal cancer treatment with esophagus tumor removal

Esophagus tumor removal, or esophagectomy, is a surgical treatment in which the surgeon removes part or all of the esophagus when the tumor is located. Before the surgery, a clinical evaluation is performed, including standard medical history and health records reviewing. They also conduct a physical examination. Finally, the patient meets with a medical team to discuss the potential risks and benefits of the surgery. Patients then undergo some lab tests to ensure suitability for surgery. Several diagnostic tests aim to get more details about the patient's condition, including putting a tumor sample under a microscope. These tests help doctors learn about the tumor's size, location, and stage to develop a surgical strategy. The patient is put under general anesthesia. During the surgery, the thoracic surgeon removes the part of the esophagus with the tumor. After the operation, the patient receives care to help them recover. This includes managing any discomfort and preventing infections. Depending on the cancer stage and overall health, esophagus tumor removal can be used alone or with radiotherapy or chemotherapy for better tumor elimination. Surgery can remove cancer from the body, preventing cancerous cells from spreading and improving symptoms like trouble swallowing. As reported, tumor removal significantly increases the patient's chances of cancer survival and life quality.