Advanced Esophageal Surgery Services by Dr. Santhosh R

The esophagus, commonly known as the food pipe, is an essential organ that allows us to eat, drink, and enjoy life’s simplest pleasures. However, conditions like cancer, benign tumors, swallowing disorders, acid reflux, and corrosive injuries can severely affect its function. Left untreated, these problems can lead to malnutrition, discomfort, and serious complications.

Dr. Santhosh R, with his expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, offers comprehensive surgical solutions for a wide spectrum of esophageal diseases. His goal is to provide safe, effective, and minimally invasive care that not only removes disease but also restores quality of life.

Specialized Surgical Services for Esophageal Conditions

1. Surgery for Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to treat due to its location and complexity. Surgery remains the most effective treatment for many patients, and Dr. Santhosh offers multiple approaches tailored to the individual’s condition:

• Transhiatal Esophagectomy: Performed through incisions in the abdomen and neck without opening the chest. This approach reduces postoperative pain and recovery time.
• Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy (McKeown’s Procedure – 3 Field): A minimally invasive procedure involving the chest, abdomen, and neck for complete tumor removal with precision.
• Ivor Lewis Operation: Involves abdominal and chest incisions to remove the affected portion of the esophagus, often preferred for cancers of the middle and lower esophagus.

Each technique is chosen after detailed evaluation, ensuring maximum cancer clearance with minimum impact on recovery and nutrition.

2. Transthoracic Resection of Benign Tumors

Benign tumors of the esophagus, while not cancerous, can cause symptoms like difficulty swallowing, chest pain, or weight loss. Dr. Santhosh performs transthoracic resections to carefully remove these growths while preserving healthy esophageal tissue, ensuring both relief from symptoms and long-term function.

3. Laryngeal Diverticulum & Myotomy Surgery

A laryngeal diverticulum is a pouch-like outgrowth in the esophagus or throat area that may trap food and cause aspiration or infections. Along with this, certain esophageal muscle disorders may require myotomy, where the tight muscles are surgically released. These procedures restore smooth swallowing, prevent choking episodes, and significantly improve patient comfort.

4. Laparoscopic/ Robotic Heller’s Operation for Achalasia Cardia

Achalasia cardia is a rare condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax properly, leading to progressive difficulty in swallowing. Dr. Santhosh uses advanced laparoscopic or robotic-assisted Heller’s Myotomy to cut the tight muscle fibers, allowing food to pass into the stomach more easily.

Minimally invasive surgery ensures:

• Smaller incisions
• Less postoperative pain
• Faster recovery
• Long-term symptom relief

5. Laparoscopic/ Robotic Fundoplication & Hiatus Hernia Repair

Chronic acid reflux (GERD) and hiatal hernia can cause persistent heartburn, chest discomfort, and even damage to the esophagus. Dr. Santhosh specializes in fundoplication, where the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophagus to reinforce the valve mechanism, preventing acid reflux. When combined with hiatus hernia repair, this surgery restores normal digestive function and greatly improves quality of life.

6. Colon Pull-Up for Corrosive Stricture of Esophagus

Corrosive ingestion, often due to accidental swallowing of cleaning agents or chemicals, can cause permanent scarring and narrowing of the esophagus (stricture). In severe cases where the esophagus cannot be salvaged, Dr. Santhosh performs a colon pull-up procedure, using a section of the colon to reconstruct the food passage. This complex surgery restores the ability to eat and drink, offering patients a new lease on life.

Why Patients Trust Dr. Santhosh R

• Expertise in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Techniques: Ensuring less pain, smaller scars, and quicker recovery.
• Comprehensive Approach: Offering surgical solutions for both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions.
• Patient-Centered Care: Personalized treatment plans designed for each patient’s unique needs.
• Commitment to Quality of Life: Focusing not only on treating disease but also on restoring comfort and confidence.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

Esophageal conditions can be life-altering, but with timely diagnosis and expert surgical care, they can be effectively managed. Whether it’s esophageal cancer, swallowing disorders, reflux disease, or corrosive damage, Dr. Santhosh R provides advanced, evidence-based surgical care with compassion and precision.

Book your consultation today and regain the freedom to eat, drink, and live without discomfort.