ESOPHAGEAL CANCER- SURGERY Esophagogastrostomy with Functional Reconstruction at Sheba Hospital- JCI accreditated and Top-10 Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- PET/CT
- Consultation with an oncologist
- Gastroscopy
- ECG
- Biopsy
- Extended analysis of blood
- Сomplex oncology diagnostic
- Histopathology revision
- Complex diagnostics of esophageal cancer
- Esophagectomy
- Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
- Post-operative care
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Preoperative tests
- Post-op medications
- Chest X-ray
- Echocardiography
- MRI of one area
- Consultation with an oncologist
- Consultation with a surgeon
Duration
- 7 days in the hospital
- 25 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer is not included
Additional information
This program is designed for patients with esophageal cancer who may require surgical removal of the affected segment of the esophagus followed by reconstruction using the stomach (esophagogastrostomy).
Treatment is performed at Sheba Medical Center — a Top-10 globally ranked medical center, experienced in complex oncological and reconstructive surgery.
Treatment Concept
Esophagogastrostomy is a key reconstructive procedure performed after esophagectomy, where the remaining esophagus is connected to the stomach to restore the natural passage of food.
This approach is typically considered when:
the tumor is located in the lower or middle esophagus
the stomach can be safely used for reconstruction
the goal is to restore swallowing function with the most physiological method available
The treatment strategy focuses not only on tumor removal but also on functional recovery and quality of life after surgery.
Key Advantages
Expertise in esophagectomy with esophagogastrostomy reconstruction
Focus on restoring natural swallowing function
Personalized treatment plan after on-site evaluation
Multidisciplinary oncology team (surgery + oncology + recovery)
Approach aimed at reducing complications and the likelihood of repeat procedures through precise planning
Why This Approach
When feasible, esophagogastrostomy is often preferred because:
it uses the patient’s own stomach for reconstruction
requires fewer surgical connections compared to alternative techniques
supports a more direct restoration of gastrointestinal continuity
However, suitability depends on individual anatomy and disease characteristics.
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Program price
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Doctor
Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.
He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.
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About the clinic
Sheba Medical Center is the largest hospital in the Middle East and one of the world’s leading medical institutions, consistently ranked among the global Top 10. Recognized by Newsweek and Statista for eight consecutive years, it ranked 7th worldwide in 2026. The hospital delivers comprehensive multidisciplinary care across all major specialties, including oncology, hematology, cardiology, neurology, and advanced surgery, treating over 2 million patients annually, including international cases. With more than 200 physicians listed among Forbes' Top Doctors, Sheba is a global leader in CAR-T and TIL immunotherapies, precision medicine, and minimally invasive surgery, making it a trusted destination for complex and advanced treatment.
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