ESOPHAGECTOMY

This study tests whether a Botox injection into the stomach valve works as well as a surgical cut to prevent food from emptying too slowly after esophagus removal. About 170 adults having elective esophagectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers w…

This pilot study tests whether a left-sided stellate ganglion block using bupivacaine can lower the rate of atrial fibrillation after esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy. 48 adults aged 18-85 undergoing these surgeries will receive either the nerve block or a saline placeb…

This study looks at whether a small, wearable continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can accurately diagnose dumping syndrome in people who have had surgery for esophageal cancer. Dumping syndrome happens when food moves too quickly into the small intestine, causing symptoms like dizzi…

This study looked at whether low oxygen levels after esophageal cancer surgery increase the chance of a leak where the esophagus is reconnected. Researchers reviewed records of 2,083 patients, comparing those with low oxygen to those with normal levels. The goal was to see if cor…

This study is a registry that collects information from 120 adults who are having all or part of their esophagus removed using a robotic surgical technique. The goal is to track short- and long-term health outcomes, such as complications and recovery times, to better understand t…

This study compares how patients recover and feel after two types of surgery for esophageal cancer: minimally invasive (smaller cuts) versus open surgery. Researchers will track quality of life, pain, and daily function for up to three years in 3,500 participants. The goal is to …

This study is collecting survey responses from 1,000 people who have had or will have surgery on their esophagus. The goal is to validate new questionnaires that measure recovery and symptoms. The information will help doctors set expected recovery scores and improve treatment pl…

This study reviews medical records of 350 adults who had surgery for esophageal cancer in France between 2017 and 2024. Researchers want to understand how often infections happen after surgery, what causes them, and how they affect recovery. The goal is to find ways to prevent th…