Minimally Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Esophageal cancer affect some 14,000 Americans each year. It is generally a deadly disease because its symptoms are so vague. Surgery for this cancer can be very debilitating and have a prolonged recovery. This video features a new surgical approach called “minimally invasive surgery”. Dr Scott Kelly, a gastrointestinal surgical oncologist at the R Lee Moffitt Cancer center in Tampa Florida, is featured on this video. His patient had successful surgery. This type of surgery is not for everyone, but in a properly selected patient, it can be associated with less pain and a quicker recovery.
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One Comment → “Minimally Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Treatment”
Esophageal Cancer is a tumor which forms within the lining of the individual’s esophagus. It is very dangerous disease. Person suffering from it, face difficulty in swallowing food, irritation of heartburn, blood in vomiting etc. Many ignores these symptoms, but one should immediately consult doctor, delaying it could be more dangerous.
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