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Dr. Ashish George

Gastroenterologist

18 Years of Experience

Last Reviewed - June 2026

Dr. Ashish George is one of the leading names in HPB surgery & liver transplantation and has about 18+ years of experience.He is a principal consultant & unit head of liver transplant at Fortis Shalimar Bagh.

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Process Involved for Esophagectomy in Marrakesh

Endoscopy, biopsy, CT/PET, and staging
Tumour board multidisciplinary evaluation
Optimising diet and pulmonary rehabilitation prior to surgery
Neoadjuvant radiation or chemotherapy, if applicable
Surgery for an esophagectomy
ICU and the healing process after surgery
Progression of the diet, rehabilitation, and monitoring
Depending on the pathology result, adjuvant therapy may be necessary.

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Esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma/squamous cell carcinoma)
Cancer of the gastro-oesophageal junction
Barrett's esophageal severe dysplasia (selected cases)
Rarely, complicated esophageal injuries or strictures

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Esophagectomy types include:

Esophagectomy Transhiatal
Transthoracic Esophagectomy
Three-phase esophagectomy (McKeown)
Esophagectomy by Ivor Lewis
Esophagectomy with Minimal Invasion (MIE)
Esophagectomy with robotic assistance

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A valid visa and passport
Reports on verified diagnoses (biopsy, scans)
Records of medical fitness
Informed consent forms that have been signed
Approvals for insurance (if applicable)

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A patient might be eligible for esophagectomy if:

Without distant metastases, cancer is localised and treatable.
Both general anaesthesia and major surgery are appropriate for this patient.
Sufficient lung and cardiac health
Nutritional status can aid in healing.

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Biopsy and endoscopy
Placement of a feeding jejunostomy
Separation of lymph nodes
Chemotherapy/radiation
Stricture dilatation (if necessary later)

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Provides the best probability of cure in resectable instances.
Enhances the ability to swallow following recuperation
Allows for precise lymph node evaluation staging.
Increases survival when paired with cancer treatment.

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After esophageal surgery, patients can expect:

Progressive improvement in feeding and swallowing
Dietary adjustments are required (small, frequent meals)
Potential drugs for reflux management
Frequent monitoring for recurrence (if cancer-related)

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