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" As surgeons, we meet weekly with our UPMC Hillman
Cancer Center colleagues, including medical and radiation
oncology, to thoroughly review each individual patient's
information. Through UPMC's investments in technology and
clinical research, we are able to offer our patients these advanced
treatment options close to home, " said Dr. Moritz.
The minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) takes on average
six hours to perform. During the procedure, the surgeon removes
the diseased part of the stomach and esophagus. The surgeon
then reconstructs the esophagus by connecting it once again to
the stomach. On average the patient stays about six days at the
hospital and will transition to a liquid diet prior to discharge. A

feeding tube is placed during the operation and removed in the
office about one month following surgery.
For MIE surgery, a patient's experience and outcome depend
heavily on the expertise of the physicians and medical team
performing the surgery. Dr. Brady completed his fellowship and
training at the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute in
Pittsburgh. UPMC surgeons are among the most experienced in
the world, having performed nearly 2,000 MIEs.
Obesity and long-term irritation from gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) are believed to be contributors to esophageal
cancer. To learn more, visit UPMCPinnacle.com/Chest.

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