Our surgeons treat a wide variety of esophageal disorders with minimally invasive and robotic techniques. At Northwestern Medicine, you are the center of your care team. We will work with you to create a care plan that fits your specific needs. Our team includes specially trained experts and support staff who provide world-class care.

Our specialized team uses techniques including:

• Esophageal resections, which removes part of your esophagus, often to treat cancer
• Fundoplication, a surgery to treat hiatal hernia
• Procedures to lengthen an esophagus, often used to treat the cause of an esophageal disorder
• Transoral stapling (without an incision) to treat Zenker's diverticulum

We specialize in treating complex esophageal diseases such as:

• Esophageal cancer
• Hiatal hernias
• Zenker’s diverticulum, a pouch that forms in your throat at the start of your digestive tract
• Esophageal mass, a tumor that can be cancer or non-cancerous
• Barrett’s esophagus (also called intestinal metaplasia)
• Achalasia