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What Is The Success Rate Of Barrett S Esophagus Surgery?

How successful is the surgery for Barrett s esophagus? Does it relieve the symptoms at least 75%? The esophagus is more narrow does the pt have to change their diet? My son is only 40 yrs old so this really concerns me that he is at this point where he needs surgery at this age. If he has the surgery how often is he going to need follow up to monitor for cancer?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Thanks for writing in.

I understand your concern. Unfortunately, if a surgery is not performed for barrett oesophagus, there are higher chances of a cancer originating in that section of the oesophagus. Though he will only need to make slight changes to his diet and lifestyle after the surgery, the situation could be much worse in the longer run if he chooses not to have the surgery and develops cancer.

In my opinion, he would not need monitoring for cancer if he doesn't have repeated episodes of GERD after surgery.

Hope this helps! Please feel free to write back for any more questions that you may have.
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What Is The Success Rate Of Barrett S Esophagus Surgery?

Hi Thanks for writing in. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, if a surgery is not performed for barrett oesophagus, there are higher chances of a cancer originating in that section of the oesophagus. Though he will only need to make slight changes to his diet and lifestyle after the surgery, the situation could be much worse in the longer run if he chooses not to have the surgery and develops cancer. In my opinion, he would not need monitoring for cancer if he doesn t have repeated episodes of GERD after surgery. Hope this helps! Please feel free to write back for any more questions that you may have.