Esophagectomy (US English) or Oesophagectomy (British English) is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus. ==Purpose== The principal objective is to remove the esophagus, a part of the gastrointestinal tract (`food pipe`). This procedure is usually done for patients with esophageal cancer. It is normally done to remove cancerous tum..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophagectomy
(from the article `esophageal cancer`) Esophageal cancers are best treated surgically when possible. If the cancer is confined to the upper region of the esophagus, an esophagectomy may be ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/e/44
esophagectomy A surgical operation to remove a portion of the esophagus (the tube that connects the pharynx, or throat, with the stomach). The esophagus lies between the trachea (windpipe) and the spine. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/767/