For the first time, Vinmec International General Hospital doctors successfully performed surgery on a patient who had middle third esophageal cancer using the challenging method known as a thoracotomy, which involves opening the belly must have a high caliber.
Because this cancerous tumor is situated in the chest region, close to the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, esophageal cancer is usually a challenging 'issue' for gastrointestinal surgeons. To be able to execute a radical tumor removal, doctors frequently opt for open surgery. Endoscopic surgery can be used to remove esophageal cancers, but the physician performing it needs to be very skilled, have extensive anesthesia and resuscitation experience, and use modern, synchronized equipment.
Uncle Hue had the cut examined and the tube had been carefully removed before being discharged from the hospital.
Doctor Trieu Van Hue (in Cao Bang City) first noticed the patient coughing up and spitting up blood six months ago. Doctor Hue went to the doctor when the disease did not improve after taking the medication and was told that he had esophageal cancer. After receiving radiation therapy, the disease reappeared just three months later. The patient's enormous esophageal tumor prevented him from eating, and even when sipping water, he choked. Her family is really concerned since Uncle Hue's emaciation and depression worsen daily when he is unable to eat. Uncle Hue was compelled to do surgery to remove the cancerous growth in order to relieve the esophageal constriction and guard against cancer from continuing to grow.
"The center is the patient"
Esophageal cancer surgery is a serious procedure, and there is always a chance that the heart, lungs, and the aorta and vena cava's huge blood vessels could be affected. The esophagus of Mr. Hue, who had received radiation treatment, was still inflamed and connected to surrounding organs. To discover the best answer, my family sought advice from numerous hospitals. And the hospital of choice for the family is Vinmec International General Hospital, which has cutting-edge facilities and equipment, skilled surgeons and anesthesiologists, and a group of committed nurses. Associate Professor Dr. Trieu Trieu Duong of the gastroenterology department at Vinmec International General Hospital conducted a direct examination of the patient before deciding to operate on him laparoscopically. By opting for laparoscopic surgery, the patient will avoid having very lengthy incisions made in both their chest and belly, which will minimize blood loss and infection risk and hasten their recovery. The reconstruction of the esophagus by the stomach is also a challenging procedure due to the recurrence of the tumor and the presence of two masses in the upper and middle thirds of the esophagus. Associate Professor Trieu Trieu Duong and Vinmec's surgeons, who have a wealth of surgical knowledge, helped the patient regain normal and physiological function of the digestive system by removing the tumor and lymph nodes and reconstructing the esophagus.
Ho Thu Mai, a nutritionist, gives patients advice on the best diet to follow in order to protect the incision and hasten recovery.
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