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Robotic Esophagectomy in Bangalore | Best Upper GI & Cancer Surgeon in Bangalore

Minimally invasive esophagectomy or robotic esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or the entire esophagus.<br>To know more visit: http://cancerandbariatricsurgeon.com/blog/robotic-esophagectomy/

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Robotic Esophagectomy in Bangalore | Best Upper GI & Cancer Surgeon in Bangalore

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  1. Robotic Esophagectomy By Dr. Prabhu N Nesargikar Cancer and Bariatric Surgeon

  2. Minimally invasive esophagectomy or robotic esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or the entire esophagus. Esophagus is the tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach. After that, the esophagus is rebuilt from part of the stomach or part of the large intestine. Usually to treat Cancer of the esophagus, esophagectomy is recommended.

  3. The Process of Esophagectomy • During minimally invasive esophagectomy or robotic esophagectomy, small surgical incisions are made in the upper belly, chest, or neck. • In order to perform the surgery a laparoscope & surgical tools are inserted through the incisions.

  4. Why the Procedure is Performed • Cancer is the most common reason to remove a part or the entire esophagus. A patient may undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy before the surgery. • In some condition the lower esophagus may also be removed to treat: • Achalasia (ring of muscle in the esophagus does not function well) • Barrett’s esophagus (the lining of the esophagus gets sever damage and it can lead to cancer) • Severe trauma

  5. Risks • The surgical risks for this surgery, or for problems after surgery, might be higher than normal if: • Are older than 60 to 65 • Smoker has higher risk • Are obese • Heavy weight loss because of cancer • Are on steroid medicines • Had cancer drugs before the surgery

  6. Risks for this surgery are: • Acid reflux • Injury to the stomach, lung, intestines, or other organs during surgery • Leakage of the contents of the esophagus or stomach (where the surgeon joined them together) • The connection between the stomach and esophagus becomes narrow • Pneumonia

  7. Benefits of robotic esophagectomy • Less surgical blood loss • Shorter recovery times • Minimal scarring • Improved pain management

  8. To Know More Visit www.cancerandbariatricsurgeon.com

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