Diseases of the Esophagus
P1.152. Quality of Life Outcomes Post Esophagectomy: a Prospective Study in an Apex Cancer Care Institution
Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Other Background Carcinoma of the esophagus significantly affects quality of life (QOL), particularly due to symptoms such as dysphagia and nutritional compromise. While transthoracic esophagectomy remains a standard curative modality, it is associated with substantial perioperative morbidity. Evaluation of postoperative QOL is essential to understand functional recovery and patient outcomes. Methods AIM To study the impact of esophagectomy on health related quality of life (HR QOL …