If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, it is natural to feel anxious and uncertain.
An esophageal cancer diagnosis often brings many questions. Is surgery necessary? Will I need chemotherapy? Is robotic surgery possible? What will recovery be like? Whom to Trust?.
I am Dr. Suraj Manjunath, a Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore, associated with Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road and Apollo Hospital, Sarjapur Road.
I help patients and families understand their diagnosis clearly and guide them through the right treatment plan with care and honesty.
My approach is always to first understand the stage of the disease, the patient’s fitness, and what treatment plan is safest and most effective.
As an Esophageal Cancer Surgeon in Bangalore, I believe every patient deserves a calm, structured, and individualized approach.
This page is designed to give you a practical overview of esophageal cancer treatment in Bangalore, especially when surgery is being considered. It does not replace a consultation, but it can help you feel more prepared and informed before you meet me.
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Common symptoms include:
Not all swallowing problems are cancer, but if symptoms are persistent or worsening, they should be evaluated without delay.
Diagnosis usually begins with an endoscopy, where a camera is used to look inside the food pipe. If an abnormal area is seen, a biopsy is taken to confirm whether it is cancer.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, staging tests help us understand the extent of the disease. These may include:
This helps us decide whether surgery is required, whether chemotherapy or radiation should come first, and whether the patient is fit for treatment.
The most common operation is called an esophagectomy. This involves removing the part of the food pipe affected by cancer and reconstructing the passage, usually using the stomach.
In most cases, nearby lymph nodes are also removed. This is important both for treatment and for accurate staging.
The exact surgery depends on:
My focus is always on safe cancer removal, proper reconstruction, and thoughtful recovery planning.
In selected patients, Robotic Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery, or other forms of Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery may be possible for esophageal cancer.
These approaches may help with recovery in suitable cases. However, not every patient is a candidate. Sometimes Open Cancer Surgery remains the better and safer choice, especially in more complex or advanced cases.
I am trained in robotic, laparoscopic, minimally invasive, thoracoscopic, and open cancer surgery.
The decision is always based on cancer safety, surgical precision, and what is best for the patient.
Before surgery, we prepare carefully. This may include nutritional support, fitness assessment, anesthesia review, and scan evaluation.
After surgery, recovery focuses on:
Hospital stay varies from patient to patient. After surgery, the final pathology report is reviewed in detail and discussed with the patient and family to decide if further treatment is needed.
You can also read more on Recovery After Cancer Surgery for a broader understanding.
The cost of esophageal cancer surgery in Bangalore is not the same for every patient. It depends on several medical and hospital-related factors.
These may include:
A meaningful cost discussion is best done after reviewing your reports and treatment needs properly.
I currently consult at:
This center provide access to comprehensive cancer care within a well-equipped hospital environment, supporting multidisciplinary treatment, investigations, and post-operative care when required.
Consultation timings and appointment details can be arranged through phone or WhatsApp for convenience.
