Oesophagogastric Surgery

Oesophagogastric surgery focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach. These organs play a critical role in swallowing, digestion, and the movement of food from the mouth to the small intestine.

What Is the Oesophagus and Stomach?

The oesophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.
The stomach breaks down food using acid and digestive enzymes before passing it into the small intestine for further digestion and nutrient absorption.

Conditions Treated

Oesophagogastric surgery may be recommended for:

  • Oesophageal cancer

  • Gastric (stomach) cancer

  • Severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD)

  • Hiatal hernia

  • Barrett’s oesophagus with complications

  • Achalasia and other swallowing disorders

  • Benign or malignant tumours of the stomach

  • Complications of ulcers or bleeding.

Early assessment and intervention are important, particularly in cancer care, where timely treatment improves outcomes.

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