Cancer effecting the food pipe are treated by Multimodality approach involving Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Surgery. Good surgical resection with adequate Lymph nodal dissection is the most important factor for prolonged survival. Robotic oesophageal surgery offers great benefits such as precision surgery with adequate nodal dissection along with less pain and early recovery. Oesophageal surgeries are Complex invoving three regions of the body - neck, thorax and abdomen. With the available advances most of the patinets can be treated safely
One should be aware of signs and symptoms of oesophageal cancer which may include -
Difficulty in swallowing food or sensation of something getting stuck while swallowing
Unintentional weight loss
Severe chest pain and regurgitation
Blood in Vomiting
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