How long does esophagus cancer operation take?

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The scope of resection of esophageal cancer is wide and the time is long. Anesthesia should be improved. How long does esophagus cancer operation take? Now let's take a look.

How long does esophagus cancer operation take?

First, the operation time is different. Resection of tumor: clip a non-destructive forceps at the selected resection site of the esophagus, then remove the diseased esophagus at the far side of the forceps, and lift the free stomach above the thoracic aortic arch for anastomosis

Second, the time required for a course of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer mainly depends on the nature of the tumor. In addition, the time of the lesion, the purpose of treatment, the physical condition of the patient and other factors also affect the length of the course of radiotherapy.

Third, it is related to the surgeon's surgical proficiency and the difficulty of tumor resection (tumor invasion, adhesion of thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity, etc.). Generally speaking, about three hours

matters needing attention

1. Patients should not eat pickled products after surgery. These foods contain a high proportion of nitrosamines, which can lead to cancer. It is undoubtedly worse to eat these foods after surgery. 2. Some smoked and roasted fish, meat, sausage and other foods contain carcinogenic tar, patients should eat less. 3. Do not eat some moldy rice, noodles, peanuts and other food, because these foods contain carcinogenic aflatoxin, so once found, should not eat. 4. Before making rice and porridge, wash the rice to reduce the damage caused by mildew.