Esophageal Surgery
in Lucknow
Dr. Ajay Yadav is an experienced Gastro Surgeon in Lucknow with 23+ years of surgical experience and advanced training in Surgical Gastroenterology. He provides evaluation and surgical treatment for selected conditions affecting the esophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract, with treatment planned according to each patient's diagnosis and clinical needs.
Experienced Gastro Surgeon for Esophageal Surgery in Lucknow
Esophageal conditions can affect swallowing, digestion and overall quality of life. Some may be managed with medicines or endoscopic treatment, while others require surgical intervention.
With 23+ years of surgical experience, Dr. Ajay Yadav evaluates complex esophageal and upper GI conditions and develops an individualized treatment plan based on the patient's symptoms, investigations, disease severity and overall health.
His qualifications include MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology, with extensive experience in advanced gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery.
Conditions Treated Through Esophageal Surgery
Depending on the diagnosis, Dr. Ajay Yadav provides surgical evaluation and treatment for a broad range of motility, structural, and neoplastic esophageal conditions.
Achalasia
A disorder affecting the normal movement of food from the esophagus into the stomach. Selected patients may benefit from procedures such as Heller myotomy.
GERD & Hiatal Hernia
Patients with severe or persistent reflux, particularly when associated with a significant hiatal hernia, may require surgical assessment and anti-reflux repair.
Esophageal Strictures
Narrowing of the esophagus can cause difficulty swallowing. Treatment depends on the cause and severity and may involve endoscopic or surgical management.
Esophageal Cancer
Selected patients with esophageal cancer may require surgery (such as esophagectomy) as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan incorporating multimodal oncology care.
Other Complex Esophageal Conditions
Certain structural or advanced esophageal disorders, including epiphrenic diverticula and complex benign lesions, may require specialist surgical evaluation.
Surgical Procedures Offered
From Diagnosis to Treatment
A structured, multi-step pathway ensures diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and optimal post-surgical recovery.
Consultation
Your symptoms, medical history and previous treatment are reviewed in detail.
Diagnostic Evaluation
Depending on the condition, investigations may include endoscopy, biopsy, imaging, barium swallow or esophageal manometry.
Treatment Planning
Medical, endoscopic and surgical options are considered based on the diagnosis.
Surgical Approach
If surgery is required, the appropriate laparoscopic, minimally invasive or open approach is selected according to the individual case.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Postoperative care, nutrition, swallowing function and follow-up are planned according to the procedure performed.
Why Choose Dr. Ajay Yadav for Esophageal Surgery?
Esophageal surgery requires meticulous technical skill due to the anatomical proximity to vital thoracic and mediastinal structures. Dr. Ajay Yadav provides comprehensive, evidence-based surgical planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What conditions may require esophageal surgery?
02 Is every GERD patient a candidate for surgery?
03 What is Heller myotomy?
04 Can esophageal surgery be performed laparoscopically?
05 Is esophageal cancer treated with surgery?
06 How long does recovery take after esophageal surgery?
Looking for an Esophageal Surgeon in Lucknow?
Persistent difficulty swallowing, recurrent reflux, food getting stuck while eating or an abnormality detected in the esophagus deserves proper specialist evaluation. Consult Dr. Ajay Yadav for personalized evaluation and surgical treatment of esophageal and upper GI conditions.