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1 Surgery for oesophageal cancer This information is an extract from the booklet Understanding oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet). You may find the full booklet helpful. We can send you a free copy see page 8. Contents Surgery overview Surgery overview Types of surgery Surgery to the lymph nodes How the operation is done Keyhole surgery Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) Before your operation After your operation If the cancer is at an early stage, surgery may be used with the aim of curing the cancer. There are different types of operations used to treat oesophageal cancer. The operation you have will depend on the size and position of the tumour. You may need to stay in hospital for a few weeks for some types of surgery. Your doctor will talk to you about the most appropriate type of surgery for your situation. It s important to discuss the operation fully with your doctor before it happens. It may help to make a list of any questions you want to ask. Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan Page 1 of 8

2 Types of surgery There are two main types of operation. Oesophagectomy The part of the oesophagus containing the cancer is removed. The stomach is then pulled up and joined to the bottom of the oesophagus. Oesophagus (gullet) Stomach is pulled up and joined to the oesophagus Liver Stomach Small bowel (small intestine) Large bowel (large intestine) An oesophagectomy Oesophago-gastrectomy If the cancer is in the lower part of the oesophagus, or if it has grown into the stomach, you will need to have the top of your stomach removed along with the affected part of the oesophagus. The oesophagus and remaining stomach are then joined together. Page 2 of 8 Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan

3 Oesophagus (gullet) Liver Oesophagus and remaining stomach are joined together Small bowel (small intestine) Large bowel (large intestine) An oesophago-gastrectomy Rarely, the whole oesophagus needs to be removed (a total oesophagectomy). Your stomach will be pulled up into your chest to replace the removed oesophagus. Oesophagus (gullet) Stomach is pulled up to replace oesophagus Liver Small bowel (small intestine) Large bowel (large intestine) A total oesophagectomy Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan Page 3 of 8

4 Surgery to the lymph nodes During your operation, the surgeon will check the area around the oesophagus. They will also remove some of the nearby lymph nodes. This is called a lymphadenectomy and is done because the nodes may contain cancer cells. The lymph nodes will be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. Removing them helps reduce the risk of the cancer coming back. It also helps the doctors find out the stage of your cancer. The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe its size and whether it has spread beyond the area where it started. How the operation is done Depending on where the cancer is in the oesophagus, your surgeon will use one of these two main techniques: Trans-thoracic oesophagectomy Cuts are made in the tummy (abdomen) and chest so that the affected part of the oesophagus can be removed (known as a 2-stage oesophagectomy). Sometimes a third cut is also made in the neck (3-stage oesophagectomy). Trans-hiatal oesophagectomy Cuts are made in the tummy and neck to remove the affected part of the oesophagus. After these operations, your stomach will be higher than it was before. It will be above, instead of below, the sheet of muscle (the diaphragm) that divides the chest from the tummy. The stomach will also be smaller as it has been stretched to fill the space made by removing part of the oesophagus. This may affect your eating and drinking. Sometimes it s not possible to join your stomach to the remaining part of the oesophagus. In this case, a section of your large bowel (colon) will be used to replace part of the oesophagus. Your doctors will explain this in more detail if they think this type of surgery may be used. Sometimes during the operation, the surgeon discovers that the tumour can t be removed. This may be because the tumour has spread or gone through the wall of the oesophagus, or because many lymph nodes are affected. Page 4 of 8 Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan

5 If this happens, the surgeon may insert a tube (stent) instead. The tube helps keep the oesophagus open and should make eating and swallowing easier for you. Keyhole surgery Some people may be able to have either part, or all, of their operation by keyhole surgery (also called minimally invasive surgery). Your surgeon can tell you whether it s suitable for you. In this operation, only small cuts are used rather than single larger cuts. The surgeon uses a special instrument called a thoracoscope to see and work inside the chest. A laparoscope is used for the inside of the tummy. Sometimes during the operation, the surgeon decides that keyhole surgery is not suitable and will carry out standard surgery instead. Keyhole surgery should only be carried out by experienced and specially trained surgical teams. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) Very early-stage oesophageal cancers that are just in the inner lining of the oesophagus (the mucosa), can sometimes be treated using endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). For this procedure, an endoscopy is carried out. The doctor will put a thin, flexible tube (endoscope) into your oesophagus. There is a tiny light and camera on the end of the tube. This is so the doctor can see the abnormal area clearly. The cancer is then raised from the muscle layer of the oesophagus so it can be removed. This is done by either injecting fluid into the layer of cells below the cancer, or by using gentle suction. Your specialist will explain how they do EMR. The most common side effects of EMR are bleeding and narrowing of the oesophagus. There is a very small risk of a tear in the wall of the oesophagus (called a perforation). Your doctor may recommend further treatment after EMR, to destroy any cancer cells that might be left. Treatments that may be used in this situation are radiofrequency ablation (RFA), photodynamic therapy (PDT) and argon plasma coagulation (APC). Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan Page 5 of 8

6 Before your operation You will have some tests to prepare you for surgery. These tests are usually done a few days or weeks before the operation, at a pre-assessment clinic. You ll usually be admitted to hospital on the morning of your operation. A member of the surgical team and a specialist nurse will discuss the operation with you. You ll also meet the doctor who will give you the anaesthetic (the anaesthetist). It s a good idea to talk to your nurse or doctor about any questions or concerns that you have about the operation. If you ve been having problems with eating and have lost weight, you may be given extra help and support with your diet. This is to help prepare you for the operation. You ll be given special elastic stockings called TED stockings to wear during and after the operation. This is to prevent blood clots forming in your legs. If you smoke, try to give up or cut down before your operation. This will help reduce your risk of chest problems such as a chest infection. It will also help your wound to heal after the operation. Your GP can give you advice. You may also find it helpful to read our booklet Giving up smoking. Some hospitals have an enhanced recovery programme. This aims to reduce your time in hospital and to speed up recovery. It involves you more in your own care. You ll be given information about diet and exercise before surgery and arrangements will be made for when you need to go home. Your doctor will tell you if an enhanced recovery programme is suitable for you and if it s available. Before you leave hospital, you ll be given an appointment to attend an outpatient clinic for your post-operative checkup. This is a good time to discuss any problems you have after your operation. If you have any problems before this appointment, you can contact your hospital doctor, specialist nurse or ward nurse for advice. Page 6 of 8 Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan

7 After your operation Most people will be nursed in the intensive care or a highdependency unit for a few days after their operation. A machine called a ventilator may be used to help you to breathe for a few hours. All of this is normal and doesn t mean your operation has gone badly or that there are complications. Pain You ll probably have some pain and discomfort after the operation. Your doctor or nurse will explain how your pain will be controlled. You may be given painkillers into the space around your spinal cord, through a very fine tube placed in your back during surgery. The tube connects to a pump, which gives you a continuous dose of painkillers. This is called an epidural. Another way to control pain is through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). A painkiller is given through a pump that allows you to give yourself an extra dose of pain relief if you need to. It s important to let the staff caring for you know if you re still in pain. Mild discomfort or pain in your chest can last for several weeks and you ll be given some painkillers to take home with you. Drips and drains You may have several drips and drains attached to your body for a few days after surgery, including: An intravenous (IV) drip This is used to give you fluids until you re able to eat and drink again. A nasogastric (NG) tube This is a fine tube that passes down your nose into your stomach or small intestine. It allows any fluids to be removed so that you don t feel sick. This helps the operation area recover. Chest drains These are tubes put into your chest during the operation to drain away any fluid that may have collected around the lungs. The fluid drains into a bottle beside your bed. Let your doctor or nurse know if the drains are uncomfortable. Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan Page 7 of 8

8 Abdominal drain A tube may be put into your tummy (abdomen) to help drain off fluid and prevent swelling. Urinary catheter Sometimes a tube is put into the bladder to drain your urine into a collecting bag. This will be removed as soon as you re up and about. You ll be encouraged to get out of bed and move around as soon as possible. This helps reduce the risk of complications after surgery, such as blood clots and infections. Your nurses will show you how to manage your drips and drains while walking. A physiotherapist will help you clear your lungs of any fluid that may have built up as a result of your operation. You ll be taught deep breathing exercises to help keep your lungs clear and regular leg movements to prevent blood clots forming in your legs. A physiotherapist or nurse will help you with this. Going home Before you leave hospital, you ll be given an appointment to attend an outpatient clinic for your post-operative checkup. This is a good time to discuss any problems you have after your operation. If you have any problems before this appointment, you can contact your hospital doctor, specialist nurse or ward nurse for advice. More information and support More than one in three of us will get cancer. For most of us it will be the toughest fight we ever face. And the feelings of isolation and loneliness that so many people experience make it even harder. But you don t have to go through it alone. The Macmillan team is with you every step of the way. To order a copy of Understanding oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet) or any other cancer information, visit be.macmillan.org.uk or call We make every effort to ensure that the information we provide is accurate and up to date but it should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialist professional advice tailored to your situation. So far as is permitted by law, Macmillan does not accept liability in relation to the use of any information contained in this publication, or thirdparty information or websites included or referred to in it. Macmillan Cancer Support Registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Registered office 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ REVISED IN FEBRUARY 2015 Planned review in 2017 Page 8 of 8 Questions about cancer? Ask Macmillan

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