A 74-year-old patient, Mr. Thai, underwent a three-stage laparoscopic surgery at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City to eliminate malignant tumors and reconstruct the esophagus with a gastric tube. The surgery was complex due to the location of the tumor near important organs in the body. The surgical team decided to operate in three stages – chest, abdomen, and neck – to completely remove the esophagus and prevent the cancer cells from spreading.
The surgery lasted for 8 hours, with Mr. Thai waking up fully conscious after two days. After the surgery, he was able to walk and drink on his own, with plans to be discharged from the hospital after 8 days. However, he required feeding support for an additional 10 days to ensure the stability of the newly formed esophagus. Pathological results revealed that he had squamous carcinoma and a metastatic lymph node.
Esophageal cancer is often detected at a late stage, making treatment challenging. Dr. Minh Hung emphasized the importance of early detection through regular health check-ups to improve treatment effectiveness. Laparoscopic surgery offers several advantages, including smaller incisions, less trauma, and quicker recovery times.
In conclusion, Mr. Thai’s successful surgery and recovery highlight the importance of timely medical intervention and advanced surgical techniques in treating complex conditions like esophageal cancer. Early detection and appropriate treatment can significantly improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
The surgeon at Tam Anh General Hospital performed a three-stage laparoscopic surgery on Mr. Thai to eliminate malignant tumors and reconstruct his esophagus with a gastric tube.
Mr. Thai had been experiencing choking and hiccups for over three months with an unknown cause before being diagnosed with stage three esophageal cancer.
Due to its complexity, the surgical team decided to operate in three stages – chest, abdomen, and neck – to completely remove his esophagus and prevent cancer cells from spreading.
The operation lasted for 8 hours before Mr. Thai woke up fully conscious after two days.
Afterward, he was able to walk on his own but required feeding support for an additional 10 days due to some complications related to his new esophagus.
Esophageal cancer is often diagnosed too late due to its non-specific symptoms or delayed diagnosis due to lack of awareness among people about this condition.
Dr. Minh Hung pointed out that early detection through regular health checkups can improve treatment effectiveness as it allows doctors enough time for proper diagnosis and effective management of this condition.
Laparoscopic surgery has many advantages such as smaller incisions reducing postoperative pain levels while minimizing damage caused during traditional open surgeries.
