Our expert team of general surgeons leads the Gulf Coast in the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer and stricture. We take special measures to ensure the comfort and education of our patients and their family members - knowing they all play an important role in the recovery process. Ochsner is a national leader in minimizing complications and carrying out successful multimodality treatment. The medical staff is also experienced in the evaluation of high-risk Barrett's syndrome and laparoscopic-assisted, minimally-invasive esophagectomy.