Oesophageal Surgery
About Dr. Ashish Kale
Dr. Ashish Rasik Kale is a renowned General Surgeon in Gurgaon and currently practices at W Pratiksha Hospital, Gurgaon. For the past 13 years, Dr. Ashish Rasik Kale has worked as a Top Surgeons and gained proficient skills and knowledge in the segments.
Overview:
Cancers of the esophagus or stomach can be aggressive and require early diagnosis and multimodal treatment.
Symptoms:
Difficulty swallowing (progressive)
Weight loss
Chest or upper abdominal pain
Nausea or vomiting
Black stools (indicating bleeding)
Fatigue
Diagnosis:
Endoscopy with biopsy
CT scan, PET scan
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Treatment Options:
Surgery:
Esophagectomy (removal of part or all of the esophagus)
Gastrectomy (partial or total removal of the stomach)
Minimally invasive or open techniques
Lymph node dissection is often performed to check for spread
Other Treatments:
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy (for advanced or metastatic disease)
Prognosis:
Depends on stage at diagnosis, tumor location, and response to therapy.