Q. What conditions of the esophagus require surgery?

A. Diseases of the esophagus such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, benign tumors as well as cancer of the esophagus are all treated with surgery. Each can be performed through minimally invasive approaches using a series of small (less than half-inch) incisions. Most esophageal surgeries require only an overnight stay in the hospital prior to going home.

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