types of esophageal surgeries that correct stomach problems
Surgery to remove some or most of the esophagus is called an esophagectomy. Often a small part of the stomach is removed as well. The upper part of the esophagus is then connected to the remaining part of the stomach.Part of the stomach is pulled up into the chest or neck to become the new esophagus.pen esophagectomy: Many different approaches can be used to remove part of the esophagus. 1  For a transthoracic esophagectomy, the esophagus is removed with the main incisions in the abdomen and the chest. 2  If the main incisions are in the abdomen and neck, it is called a transhiatal esophagectomy.