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Our surgeons are internationally regarded specialists in a wide range of esophageal surgery procedures.
Our surgeons are internationally recognized specialists in treating common and complex esophageal conditions. These conditions include any health concern related to the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach.
Our surgeons are skilled in traditional and minimally invasive surgical treatments for esophageal cancers and pre-cancers, as well as digestive-related esophageal complications. Our team works collaboratively — drawing expertise across an interdisciplinary network of gastrointestinal specialists and oncologists — to provide skilled and effective treatment plans for all esophageal disorders.
No matter what condition brings you to Keck Medicine, you should feel assured that you are in skilled hands with our experienced esophageal surgical team.
Depending on your diagnosis, our teams may recommend treatment via a traditional, open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive technique such as robotic or laparoscopic surgery. Our esophageal specialists have training in the full array of esophageal surgery types, including treatments for cancer and digestive distress.
Esophageal cancer surgery involves removing cancerous portions of the esophagus. Our providers may also recommend surgical removal of pre-cancerous esophageal growths or blockages before these irregularities become cancerous.
Some cancer-related esophageal surgeries may include reconstructing the esophagus after tumor removal. For example, one esophageal tumor surgery known as en bloc esophagectomy uses part of the patient’s stomach to replace damaged sections of the esophagus.
Our surgeons are also experts in treating a range of gastrointestinal tract (GI) conditions and complications, many of which affect the flow of food from the esophagus to the stomach. These conditions include:
Our internationally recognized esophageal surgeons provide expertise and treatment for a variety of esophageal and digestive issues.
Our surgeons work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary network of gastrointestinal specialists and oncologists to provide patients with a thorough evaluation, accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan.
Our physicians are skilled in groundbreaking new esophageal condition treatments, providing our patients access to the most effective, minimally invasive care options.