There is no difference in recovery, complication or cost between the two most common surgical approaches for esophageal cancer. Researchers have found “there is no evidence” that either open surgery ...

An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, often caused by scarring or inflammation. It can lead to difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and the regurgitation of food or liquids. It is ...

Dear Dr. Roach: For years, my 80-year-old aunt has been suffering from profound reflux problems that result in vomiting. Her esophagus was surgically detached from her stomach for over a year. Now ...

Enhanced visualization and articulated robotic instrumentation support precise dissection and reconstruction while minimizing chest and abdominal wall trauma compared with open esophagectomy. Shorter ...